Environmental Engineer

Cleveland-Cliffs Steel; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Variable compensation

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. has an immediate opening for an Environmental Engineer at its Toledo, Ohio HBI facility.

This role supports the development and implementation of environmental management programs, systems, and processes while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Key responsibilities include coordinating with regulatory agencies, senior staff, and technical consultants; maintaining effective communication with operations and maintenance personnel; providing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 1–2 years of relevant experience in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain OSHA HAZWOPER, DOT HAZMAT Shipper, and EPA Method 9 certifications.
• FE/EIT certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel ~10%.

Responsibilities

• Assist with compliance under Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, DOT and other applicable environmental regulations; manage air, water, stormwater, spill prevention, hazardous waste and chemical programs.
• Prepare and submit environmental reports, conduct audits, inspections, monitoring and sampling activities; support corrective actions for regulatory findings.
• Develop and deliver environmental training and maintain compliance records; track environmental performance metrics and support ISO 14001 initiatives.
• Participate in Management of Change reviews, capital projects, procurement activities and other duties; work independently and with teams to support site objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Toledo, OH

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. has an immediate opening for an Environmental Engineer at its Toledo, Ohio HBI facility. This role supports the development and implementation of environmental management programs, systems, and processes while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Working closely with facility leadership, the Environmental Engineer applies technical expertise and continuous improvement principles to enhance environmental performance and support corporate and site-specific initiatives.

Key responsibilities include coordinating with regulatory agencies, senior staff, and technical consultants; maintaining effective communication with operations and maintenance personnel; providing environmental training; and serving as a technical resource to support compliance and sustainable operational practices.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Assisting with compliance under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, DOT, and other applicable environmental regulations; managing air, water, stormwater, spill prevention, hazardous waste, and chemical programs.
• Preparing and submitting environmental reports, conducting audits, inspections, monitoring, and sampling activities, and supporting corrective actions related to environmental incidents and regulatory findings.
• Developing and delivering environmental training, maintaining compliance records, tracking environmental performance metrics, and supporting ISO 14001 Environmental Management System initiatives.
• Participating in Management of Change reviews, capital projects, procurement activities, and other duties as assigned while working independently and collaboratively to support site environmental objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience, preferably in an industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain OSHA HAZWOPER, DOT HAZMAT Shipper, and EPA Method 9 certifications.
• FE/EIT certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license and commitment to company safety standards.
• Ability to travel domestically, including regional travel and periodic visits to headquarters or other operational sites (approximately 10% travel).

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Benefits:

• We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.