Student Employee

United States Steel Corporation; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

U. S. Steel is offering an environmental internship where you will work closely with the Environmental Manager to help maintain compliance with Air, Water, and Waste regulations within our manufacturing processes.

Successful candidates are enrolled in a relevant degree program, in good standing, and authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. The role emphasizes data-driven analysis and process improvement within a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree in Environmental Science Management, Environmental Engineering or Chemical Engineering.
• Current student and sophomore by June 2027 and in good academic standing.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining compliance with Air, Water, and Waste regulations.
• Work directly with the Environmental Manager to support the business unit’s environmental activities.

Skills

Analytical thinker

Customer focus

Process improvement

Team leadership

Communication skills

Initiative

Problem solving

Education

Environmental Science Management

Environmental Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Job description

At U. S. Steel, environmental stewardship is a core value of our Company. U. S. Steel’s Environmental Engineers are problem-solvers and contingency planners for every environmental issue involved in the steel manufacturing process. This internship position will work directly with the Environmental Manager to assist the business unit in maintaining compliance with Air, Water, and Waste regulations.

Requirements

• Candidates must be a full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in Environmental Science Management, EnvironmentalEngineering or Chemical Engineering
• Candidates must be a current student and have completed their sophomore year by June 2027 and be in good academic standing
• Be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

Preferred Skills

We are looking for motivated self-starters that can work in a fast paced, data-driven environment. The successful undergraduate will be an analytical problem solver, have an extremely high level of customer focus and a passion for process improvement. In addition, a successful intern will have:

• Demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and an aptitude for your area of study
• A strong record of team, project and/or people leadership in a work setting and/or extracurricular activities
• A willingness to take initiative to understand the business
• An aptitude for problem solving; strong writing and verbal communication skills
• A strong commitment to excellence and to personal and professional growth
• Must be resourceful, responsible, tenacious, curious, independent, confident and high energy
• The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Leadership and strong decision-making skills
• Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically

Pay rate is $24 - $25 per hour. The starting pay range is a good faith estimate.

Competency Summary

At U. S. Steel all employees are expected to display the following core competencies every day to advance corporate, team and individual goals:
Think: Think Critically and Drive Change
Lead: Develop Talent and Collaborate
Do: Empower Performance and Deliver Results

Company Overview

Since 1901, U. S. Steel has been a recognized leader in steel production. Today, as the first North American steel company to have declared a 2050 net-zero greenhouse gas emissions goal, we remain as innovative as ever, leading transformation across our industry while continuing to make products for everyday life - from industries as far ranging as automotive, construction, containers and packaging, appliances, and energy.
Underneath it all is our Culture of Caring, which shows up in our community partnerships, charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, scholarship programs, leadership training, and much more. And of course, it takes shape in a steadfast commitment to safety first in our workplaces and respect for our employees, who are United by Steel.
We are honored to have earned accolades and awards from well-regarded organizations, including the following:

• Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® 2022, ’23, ‘24
• Disability: IN’s Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, ’22, ’23, ‘24
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Equality 100 Award 2020, ’21, ’22, ’23-24, ‘25
• Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers 2023, ’24

Conducting business with integrity and with the highest ethical values has underpinned U. S. Steel’s success for over 100 years, and it remains critical to our company’s success in the future. U. S. Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) according to job qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, genetics, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, disability status or status as a protected Veteran or any other legally protected group status. (California residents may visit www.ussteel.com/CANotice regarding collection of personal information and U. S. Steel's privacy practices.)