Environmental Engineering Intern

Steel Dynamics, Inc. • Columbus, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Engineering Intern will support environmental compliance and sustainability work at Steel Dynamics BioCarbon Solutions in Columbus, Mississippi, during the Summer 2027 term. The internship is embedded in an active manufacturing environment, where interns contribute to operational and sustainability decisions and work with operations teams, corporate leaders, consultants, regulatory agencies, and external partners. The experience emphasizes mentorship, data-driven problem solving, and practical work with visible outcomes.

The intern will assist with permitting, environmental data collection and analysis, field inspections, sampling and monitoring, regulatory reporting, audits, and corrective actions. The role also supports pollution-control equipment performance tracking and initiatives involving emissions reduction, waste minimization, water stewardship, recycling, and decarbonization. Example projects include tracking air-quality metrics and sulfur dioxide emissions, supporting permit submissions and agency inspections, troubleshooting elevated emissions, and contributing to waste and water compliance efforts.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Environmental, Chemical, Biology, or another engineering field with an environmental emphasis.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Clear communication and organized documentation skills to collaborate with operations and support compliance reporting.

Responsibilities

• 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; develop 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 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 the 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 walkthroughs, and supporting responses to findings or Notices of Violation.
• Develop and deliver basic training or job aids for environmental requirements.
• Partner with the SDI Corporate Office on projects as needed.

Benefits

• Furnished housing at no cost for interns living more than 50 miles from the work site.
• Eligibility to participate in the company 401(k) plan, with a 10–50% company match that vests immediately.
• Employee discounts on hotels, vehicles, and other goods and services through the company's partner network.
• Employee Assistance Program with up to five free visits per issue per year for counseling, legal advice, financial guidance, and other daily living resources.
• Two-day Intern Extravaganza at company headquarters featuring facility tours, networking with company leaders, cultural immersion, and opportunities to connect with other interns.
• Competitive hourly wages.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern