Environmental Engineering Intern

Steel Dynamics • Pittsboro, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Environmental Engineering Internship differs from typical programs because it is embedded in an active manufacturing environment where work informs real operational and sustainability decisions. Interns build direct relationships with operations, corporate leaders, and external partners, gaining a clear view of how environmental engineering supports business goals and community expectations. The experience emphasizes mentorship, data driven problem solving, and visible outcomes, creating a faster learning curve and a stronger professional network than many classroom style or observational internships. This internship is located at the Steel Dynamics Engineered Bar Products Division located in Pittsboro, IN. This internship will take place in during Summer 2026.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees