Environmental Engineer I

24-Oct-2026Environmental Engineer - Environmental AffairsUnited States Steel Corporation14518BRUnited States Steel Corporation (U. S. Steel) has an immediate opening for an Environmental Engineer in its Headquarters Environmental Affairs group.

Major responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Evaluate and develop best practices and procedures for operation and compliance of environmental control equipment
• Conduct routine facility inspections as needed to maintain compliance with applicable permit conditions
• Assist with the development and adherence to compliance plans, permit compliance and rule/regulation compliance
• Communicating with regulatory agencies, industry trade associations, production facilities, and technical personnel on various compliance issues and regulatory development
• Learning and understanding the steel manufacturing process
• Evaluate new regulations for applicability to the facility and prepare programs for compliance with new requirements.
• Responsible for collecting data and preparing various reports on environmental metrics on a monthly and quarterly basis across the entire organization.
• Responsible for collecting data and assisting in preparing responses to information requests related to customer and other environmental inquiries
• Utilize the ORACLE Enterprise system to create, track, maintain and control purchase orders and invoices for a variety of projects and programs across the Environmental Affairs group.
• Create and manage spreadsheets and databases integrating use of AI where appropriate

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering, Environmental Science, chemical or other environmentally related course of study.
• 2-4+ years working in environmental or steelmaking field or similar fields with focus on environmental control equipment
• Computer literacy with an expert level skill set in Microsoft Office, database products and other programs; familiarity with AI (Co-pilot, Claude or others)

Skills and Abilities:

• Self-directed individual with the ability to handle simultaneous tasks and adapt quickly and smoothly to changing project requirements.
• Ability to take initiative and ownership, self-motivated pro-active approach, and ability to see things through to the end.
• Technical competency and understanding of CWA, CAA, RCRA and other federal and state waste related programs.
• Knowledge of best-in class practices with respect to environmental regulation and sustainability initiative is required.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, internal and external
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Ability to be resourceful, hands-on and work both independently and as part of a high-performing team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Location and Travel

• Travel is required
• Remote; preferred candidates in close proximity of our Pittsburgh, PA corporate headquarters and Mon Valley Works or other major operating locations, including Indiana, Minnesota, Alabama and Arkansas

Base salary range $78,000 - $88,000. This base salary range is a good faith estimate. Based on candidate skills/experience the final offer may be lower/higher.

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

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.)

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