Environmental Engineer

Location: Toledo, OH

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. has an immediate opening for an Environmental Engineer at its Toledo, Ohio HBI facility. This role supports the development and implementation of environmental management programs, systems, and processes while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Working closely with facility leadership, the Environmental Engineer applies technical expertise and continuous improvement principles to enhance environmental performance and support corporate and site-specific initiatives.

Key responsibilities include coordinating with regulatory agencies, senior staff, and technical consultants; maintaining effective communication with operations and maintenance personnel; providing environmental training; and serving as a technical resource to support compliance and sustainable operational practices.

Summary of Responsibilities: 

• Assisting with compliance under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, DOT, and other applicable environmental regulations; managing air, water, stormwater, spill prevention, hazardous waste, and chemical programs.
• Preparing and submitting environmental reports, conducting audits, inspections, monitoring, and sampling activities, and supporting corrective actions related to environmental incidents and regulatory findings.
• Developing and delivering environmental training, maintaining compliance records, tracking environmental performance metrics, and supporting ISO 14001 Environmental Management System initiatives.
• Participating in Management of Change reviews, capital projects, procurement activities, and other duties as assigned while working independently and collaboratively to support site environmental objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience, preferably in an industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain OSHA HAZWOPER, DOT HAZMAT Shipper, and EPA Method 9 certifications.
• FE/EIT certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license and commitment to company safety standards.
• Ability to travel domestically, including regional travel and periodic visits to headquarters or other operational sites (approximately 10% travel).

Applicants for this position must be currently legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. 

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is the largest flat-rolled steel company and the largest iron ore pellet producer in North America. The Company is vertically integrated from mined raw materials, direct reduced iron, and ferrous scrap to primary steelmaking and downstream finishing, stamping, tooling, and tubing. We offer an excellent total compensation package including competitive pay with variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, retirement plan, education assistance, paid time off and more. 

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to careers@clevelandcliffs.com or call 1-(312) 899-3097 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Do not email your application materials to this email address. Application materials sent to this email address will not be considered.

Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. is an equal opportunity employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. We are a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.