Environmental Permitting Lead — Sustainable Mining

Mesabi Metallics Company; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) with company match

STD/LTD & Life Insurance

PTO + Holidays

Job summary

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC is building Minnesota’s first new mine and pellet plant in decades, and seeks an Environmental Review and Permitting Specialist to lead environmental review, permitting, and compliance across local, state, and federal regulations.

The role reports to the Chief Sustainability Officer and requires coordinating with engineering and operations teams, preparing permit applications, and maintaining strong relationships with MPCA and MDNR.

Qualifications

• ≥5 years of experience in environmental review, permitting and compliance.
• Experience in mining, industrial, commercial or energy sectors preferred.
• Working knowledge of federal and Minnesota state permitting regulations.
• Strong technical writing, analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, submission, and tracking of environmental review documents and permit applications.
• Coordinate with internal engineering and operations teams to gather required data for permit applications and modifications.
• Maintain strong working relationships with regulatory agencies including the MPCA and MDNR.
• Interpret federal and state regulations and ensure ongoing compliance through permitting and construction.
• Monitor and manage environmental compliance requirements, including regulatory conditions and reporting obligations.
• Prepare and submit required regulatory reports.
• Provide technical support for environmental analyses and assessments in support of permitting and regulatory processes.
• Engage with environmental agencies during permit negotiations, inspections, and audits.
• Provide guidance and training to operations and construction personnel on compliance requirements.
• Contribute to the development of environmental compliance plans and SOPs for startup and operations.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

Mesabi Metallics Company LLC is building Minnesota’s first new mine and pellet plant in decades, and seeks an Environmental Review and Permitting Specialist to lead environmental review, permitting, and compliance across local, state, and federal regulations.

The role reports to the Chief Sustainability Officer and requires coordinating with engineering and operations teams, preparing permit applications, and maintaining strong relationships with MPCA and MDNR.