Environmental Engineering Intern — Real-World Impact

Steel Dynamics, Inc.; Columbia City (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing

401(k) match

Discount network

EAP

Intern extravaganza

Competitive pay

Job summary

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is offering an Environmental Engineering Intern position at the Structural & Rail Division in Columbia City, IN.

The program runs Fall 2026 through Spring 2027 and into Summer 2027, embedding interns in an active manufacturing setting to influence real operations and sustainability decisions. Interns partner with operations and corporate leaders, gain hands-on experience in environmental management, data-driven problem solving, and project participation across permits,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering or related fields.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum GPA 2.7.

Responsibilities

• Support EMS by maintaining procedures and records across air, water, stormwater, waste, hazardous waste, spill prevention, and radiation programs.
• Assist with environmental permitting by data gathering, drafting submittals, coordinating with consultants, and communicating with regulatory agencies.
• Collect, validate, and analyze environmental data for emissions, water quality, and waste streams, and build tracking tools and reports to demonstrate compliance with permit limits.
• Conduct field inspections of emission points, stormwater controls, waste accumulation areas, and radiation detection portals, document findings, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Perform sampling and monitoring to verify compliance with permit conditions, maintain chain of custody, and organize sampling records.
• Prepare or assist with required regulatory reports including emission inventories, Title V reports, SARA and Tier II submissions, deviation logs, discharge monitoring reports, and routine quarterly and annual filings.
• Participate in root cause analyses for exceedances or abnormal trends and help develop corrective and preventive actions with operations and maintenance teams.
• Support operation and performance tracking of pollution control equipment such as baghouses, scrubbers, and oxidizers, and recommend improvements where appropriate.
• Contribute to sustainability and decarbonization initiatives focused on emissions reduction, waste minimization, water stewardship, and recycling.
• Assist with contractor and vendor coordination, waste profiling and manifests, and value driven procurement to meet program goals.
• Help prepare for audits and inspections by organizing documentation, participating in walk throughs, and supporting responses to findings or Notices of Violation.
• Develop and deliver basic training or job aids for environmental requirements, and partner with the SDI Corporate Office on projects as needed.

Skills

Clear communication

Organized documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering (environmental emphasis), Chemistry, Geology, or Environmental Science

Job description

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is offering an Environmental Engineering Intern position at the Structural & Rail Division in Columbia City, IN.

The program runs Fall 2026 through Spring 2027 and into Summer 2027, embedding interns in an active manufacturing setting to influence real operations and sustainability decisions. Interns partner with operations and corporate leaders, gain hands-on experience in environmental management, data-driven problem solving, and project participation across permits,