Environmental Leadership Associate — Rotational Program

Management Associate - Environmental Affairs; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

U. S. Steel is advertising a Management Associate – Environmental for the Granite City Works Plant Environmental organization.

The program is an entry-level development track for college graduates, offering 12–24 months of training across multiple functional areas with potential rotations within the department. The role focuses on environmental stewardship and compliance, with emphasis on managing environmental programs, audits, and interface with regulatory agencies.

Qualifications

• Degrees preferred: B.S. in Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• Must have graduated within the last three years from an accredited college or university at the time of hire.
• Must have less than three years of professional work experience.
• Minimum 3.0 Overall GPA.

Responsibilities

• Work includes all aspects of compliance with environmental regulations, permits, corporate policies, and legal agreements.
• Assist the business unit in maintaining compliance with Air, Water, and Waste regulations, Tank Management, Emergency Plans, and related acts.
• Monitor environmental compliance and assure corrective action of environmental problems at the facility.
• Conduct periodic audits of environmental facilities to assure compliance and uncover problems.
• Interact with Federal, State, and Local regulatory agencies on permitting, compliance, and inspections.
• Participate on or lead multi-disciplinary teams charged with securing environmental permits.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

B.S. in Environmental Science

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

B.S. in Environmental Engineering

Job description

U. S. Steel is advertising a Management Associate – Environmental for the Granite City Works Plant Environmental organization.

The program is an entry-level development track for college graduates, offering 12–24 months of training across multiple functional areas with potential rotations within the department. The role focuses on environmental stewardship and compliance, with emphasis on managing environmental programs, audits, and interface with regulatory agencies.