Environmental Engineering Intern

Cleveland-Cliffs; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cleveland-Cliffs in Columbus, OH offers an Environmental Engineering Intern role for motivated BS students in chemical or environmental fields. You will support data acquisition, reporting, and hands-on projects under engineering leadership.

The internship focuses on regulatory compliance (Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, RCRA) and environmental programs, with exposure to energy efficiency and ISO 14001 practices and potential for future full-time opportunities.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Bachelor of Science program in a related technical field.
• Must complete at least sophomore year by Summer 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with environmental data acquisition, management, and reporting to support Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and RCRA compliance.
• Assist with environmental investigations and special projects related to permits and rules.
• Support energy efficiency, waste minimization, GHG reduction, and ISO 14001 EMS efforts.
• Perform other environmental program tasks as needed.

Education

BS in Chemical Engineering/Environmental Engineering/Chemistry/Biology

Sophomore-year completion by Summer 2027

Job description

Location: Columbus, 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.