Environmental Engineering Intern

Cleveland-Cliffs; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Variable compensation

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs is offering an Environmental Engineering Intern position at our Cleveland, OH campus. This paid internship provides hands-on experience supporting regulatory compliance, data acquisition, and environmental reporting under our sustainability programs.

You will work with engineers and plant leaders on real projects with impact across water, air, waste, and energy efficiency initiatives. Preferred candidates are currently enrolled in a BS program in Environmental, Chemical, or

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program in a related technical field (Environmental/Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, etc).
• Completion of at least sophomore year of study by Summer 2027.
• US work authorization required for internship eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental data acquisition, management, and reporting.
• Support environmental investigations and compliance with permits and rules.
• Contribute to energy efficiency, waste minimization, and ISO 14001 initiatives.
• Assist with other environmental programs as needed.

Skills

Data acquisition

Regulatory compliance

Environmental reporting

Education

B.S. in Environmental Engineering

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

B.S. in Chemistry

Job description

Location: Cleveland, OH

Cleveland-Cliffs takes pride in offering a variety of opportunities for students and new graduates who have an interest in the steel industry and a passion for innovation and sustainability. We offer a best-in-class internship program in the industry and partner with many universities to provide co-op opportunities. Working beside industry-leading engineering and operational leaders, our interns/co-ops will create meaningful solutions to real-world problems. As an intern/co-op with Cleveland-Cliffs, you will build life-long professional connections and have the opportunity to be considered for future full-time employment.

As an Environmental Engineering Intern at Cleveland-Cliffs, you will take a hands-on approach to help promote environmental excellence within the organization by supporting company programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. The projects in which an intern will participate will vary, depending on education level and plant, but will model the duties below to the extent possible.

Summary Of Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental data acquisition, management, and reporting processes supporting adherence to Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act and Resource Conservation & Recovery Act requirements
• Assist with special projects and environmental investigations supporting environmental compliance with applicable permits and rules
• Assist with other environmental programs such as energy efficiency, waste minimization, GHG emissions reduction, and ISO 14001 Environmental Management System
• Various other tasks as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrollment in Bachelor of Science program in the field of Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or other related technical degree
• Completion of at least sophomore year of study by the summer of 2027

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

Cleveland-Cliffs is a leading North America-based steel producer with focus on value-added sheet products, particularly for the automotive industry. The Company is vertically integrated from the mining of iron ore, production of pellets and direct reduced iron, and processing of ferrous scrap through primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunity, 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.