Environmental Engineering Intern
- Columbus, MS
- Training
- Full-time
- Furnished Housing Free of Cost
- Provided for interns living more than 50 miles from their work site, including essential furnishings to ensure a comfortable stay during the internship.
- 401(k) & Company Match
- Eligibility to participate in the company 401(k) plan with a 10–50% company match that vests immediately.
- Employee Discounts
- Access to discounts on hotels, vehicles, and other goods and services through Steel Dynamics’ nationwide partner network.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Up to five free visits per issue, per year for counseling, legal advice, financial guidance, and other daily living resources.
- Intern Extravaganza
- A two-day event at company headquarters featuring facility tours, networking with company leaders, cultural immersion, and connecting with other interns from across the country.
- Competitive Pay
- Competitive hourly wages for all internship positions, rewarding the value interns bring to the company.
- Support the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System by maintaining procedures, records, and continuous improvement actions across air, water, stormwater, waste, hazardous waste, spill prevention, and radiation programs.
- Assist with environmental permitting by gathering data, drafting submittals, coordinating with consultants, and communicating with regulatory agencies.
- Collect, validate, and analyze environmental data for emissions, water quality, and waste streams, and build tracking tools and reports to demonstrate compliance with permit limits.
- Conduct field inspections of emission points, stormwater controls, waste accumulation areas, and radiation detection portals, document findings, and follow up on corrective actions.
- Perform sampling and monitoring to verify compliance with permit conditions, maintain chain of custody, and organize sampling records.
- Prepare or assist with required regulatory reports including emission inventories, Title V reports, SARA and Tier II submissions, deviation logs, discharge monitoring reports, and routine quarterly and annual filings.
- Participate in root cause analyses for exceedances or abnormal trends and help develop corrective and preventive actions with operations and maintenance teams.
- Support operation and performance tracking of pollution control equipment such as baghouses, scrubbers, and oxidizers, and recommend improvements where appropriate.
- Contribute to sustainability and decarbonization initiatives focused on emissions reduction, waste minimization, water stewardship, and recycling.
- Assist with contractor and vendor coordination, waste profiling and manifests, and value driven procurement to meet program goals.
- Help prepare for audits and inspections by organizing documentation, participating in walk throughs, and supporting responses to findings or Notices of Violation.
- Develop and deliver basic training or job aids for environmental requirements, and partner with the SDI Corporate Office on projects as needed.
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Chemical, or Civil Engineering (environmental emphasis)
- Clear communication and organized documentation skills to collaborate with operations and support compliance reporting
- Minimum of 2.7 GPA
- Participate in hands-on environmental compliance projects by tracking air quality metrics, reviewing emission sources, and aligning operations with federal and state regulatory standards.
- Create and manage detailed spreadsheets to monitor environmental compliance, specifically tracking sulfur dioxide (SO₂) emissions and evaluating results against EPA and IDEM limits.
- Support the air permitting process by compiling required documentation, collaborating with third-party consultants, and maintaining communication with regulatory agencies to ensure permit accuracy and timely submissions.
- Conduct field assessments of emission points and process areas to verify control equipment performance, identify potential non-compliance issues, and recommend corrective actions.
- Troubleshoot instances of elevated emissions using root cause analysis and process flow reviews, working with operations teams to implement technical solutions that improve environmental performance.
- Assist with environmental reporting by compiling and interpreting data for quarterly or annual reports, including Title V reports, emission inventories, and deviation logs.
- Gain direct exposure to chemical processing systems such as baghouses, scrubbers, and oxidizers, learning how these systems influence emissions and process efficiency.
- Support waste and water compliance efforts by reviewing sampling results, identifying permit exceedances, and participating in internal audits of hazardous material handling and stormwater systems.
- Work alongside Environmental Managers to prepare for agency inspections, respond to Notice of Violations (NOVs), and implement corrective action plans.
- Develop a strong foundation in environmental management systems (EMS), learning how data collection, documentation, and operational discipline contribute to long-term regulatory compliance and sustainable operations.