Water Permitting Manager – Industrial & Steel Projects

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

Job summary

Mesabi Metallics is seeking an experienced Permitting Manager – Water Resources to lead water permitting strategy for its DRI and integrated steel plant projects. Reporting to the Head of Permitting, this role will coordinate with engineering, EPC/EPCM contractors, operations, EHS, and regulators to secure and maintain permits.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in a related field, 8+ years in large industrial settings, and strong project management and regulatory affairs skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in water permitting, environmental compliance, or regulatory affairs in large industrial facilities.
• Experience with EPC/EPCM delivery models and heavy industry environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead water permitting activities for DRI, integrated steel manufacturing, mining, and related facilities.
• Develop and execute permitting strategies for project development, engineering, construction, and commissioning.
• Prepare, review, and manage water permit applications, modifications, renewals, and regulatory submissions.
• Lead permitting for industrial wastewater discharge, stormwater management, water withdrawals, groundwater protection, and other programs.
• Coordinate technical evaluations for industrial water systems and wastewater treatment.
• Work with engineering teams to integrate permitting into facility design and processes.
• Collaborate with project management, construction, operations, and EHS throughout execution.
• Serve as primary liaison with federal, state, and local agencies on water permitting matters.
• Monitor permitting schedules, regulatory commitments, and project milestones.
• Identify permitting risks and mitigation strategies; support EIA and hydrologic studies as needed.
• Participate in environmental audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain permitting documentation and regulatory correspondence.

Skills

Water Permitting

Regulatory Compliance

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Technical Writing

Communication

Environmental Regulation

Education

Bachelors in Env Eng

Job description

Mesabi Metallics is seeking an experienced Permitting Manager – Water Resources to lead water permitting strategy for its DRI and integrated steel plant projects. Reporting to the Head of Permitting, this role will coordinate with engineering, EPC/EPCM contractors, operations, EHS, and regulators to secure and maintain permits.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in a related field, 8+ years in large industrial settings, and strong project management and regulatory affairs skills.