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Environmental Engineering CO-OP

Job Description

U. S. Steel is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture and celebrating the diversity of our employees. We are looking for highly motivated individuals who will work in conjunction with our managers on projects in our operating facilities. The successful undergraduate will be involved in both project development and execution. Project development work will include working closely with an area or shift manager to develop project scopes of work and participating in design reviews, equipment/system specification requirements, cost estimates, and schedule development. Project execution work will include working closely with an Area or Shift Manager or work crew to coordinate the completion of cost savings projects.

Candidate(s) will gain exposure to a broad cross section of Environmental regulations from different agencies, consisting of reporting, regulation review, technical comments, industrial application, facility auditing, etc.
Work will involve attending schedule and cost update meetings, site and facility walk-throughs, safety reviews and observations, and general coordination. Access to the sites will require donning the appropriate safety gear for the area.

In addition, a successful intern will have:

  • Demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and an aptitude for your area of study
  • A strong record of team, project and/or people leadership in a work setting and/or extracurricular activities
  • A willingness to take the initiative to understand the business
  • An aptitude for problem solving; strong writing and verbal communication skills
  • A strong commitment to excellence and personal and professional growth
  • Must be resourceful, responsible, tenacious, curious, independent, confident, and high-energy
  • The ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
  • Leadership and strong decision-making skills
  • Ability to think and act both strategically and tactically



Company Overview

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.

We show pride in our communities with community partnerships, corporate charitable contributions, company-sponsored employee volunteer initiatives, leadership training, and much more. And of course, we have 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:

  • Newsweek's Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces® 2021, '22, '23
  • Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Equality 100 Award 2020, '21,'22, '23
  • Disability:IN's Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion 2021, '22, '23
  • Ethisphere's World's Most Ethical Companies® 2022, '23
  • Military Times' Best for Vets: Employers 2023
  • Mansfield Certification for progressing Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion in Legal Department: 2023



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.)

Competency Summary

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

Environmental Engineering CO-OP

United States Steel Corporation
Clairton, PA
Full Time

Published on 11/14/2024

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