Water Permitting Lead for Sustainable Steel Project

Mesabi Metallics; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesabi Metallics in Paducah, KY is seeking an experienced Permitting Manager - Water Resources to lead water permitting strategies for the DRI and Integrated Steel Plant projects, collaborating with engineering, EPC/EPCM contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure timely approvals and compliance.

The role requires a strong background in NPDES, wastewater, stormwater, and water reuse programs, plus superb project management and technical writing skills to support project delivery and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience supporting water permitting, environmental compliance, or regulatory affairs within large industrial facilities.
• Experience with NPDES, industrial wastewater discharge, stormwater regulations, water quality compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead water permitting activities for DRI, integrated steel manufacturing, mining, and related facilities
• Develop and execute permitting strategies supporting project development, engineering, construction, and commissioning activities
• Prepare, review, and manage water permit applications, permit modifications, renewals, and regulatory submissions
• Lead permitting activities associated with industrial wastewater discharge, stormwater management, water withdrawals, groundwater protection, and other regulatory programs
• Coordinate technical evaluations for industrial water systems, wastewater treatment, stormwater controls, and water management infrastructure
• Work closely with engineering teams to integrate permitting requirements into facility design, water treatment systems, and operational processes
• Collaborate with project management, construction, operations, utilities, EHS, EPC/EPCM contractors, and environmental consultants throughout project execution
• Serve as the primary technical liaison with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies regarding water permitting matters
• Monitor permitting schedules, regulatory commitments, and project milestones to support successful project execution
• Identify permitting risks, regulatory changes, and potential project impacts while developing mitigation strategies
• Support Environmental Impact Assessments, hydrologic studies, environmental reviews, and regulatory approvals as required
• Participate in environmental audits, compliance inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain permitting documentation, compliance records, regulatory correspondence, and project reporting requirements

Skills

Water permitting

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering

Job description

Mesabi Metallics in Paducah, KY is seeking an experienced Permitting Manager - Water Resources to lead water permitting strategies for the DRI and Integrated Steel Plant projects, collaborating with engineering, EPC/EPCM contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure timely approvals and compliance.

The role requires a strong background in NPDES, wastewater, stormwater, and water reuse programs, plus superb project management and technical writing skills to support project delivery and