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Environmental Engineering Intern

CF Industries
United States, Illinois, Northbrook
Feb 14, 2026
At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you'll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You'll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world's transition to clean energy. Function: Intern/Co-op Job Summary:The Environmental Specialist Intern will support the Manager, EHS DF & Environmental team in executing various environmental management system related compliance tasks across Distribution Facilities. This role offers hands-on experience in facility operations, environmental planning, sampling /monitoring and technical & permitting documentation, while contributing to real-world environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives. Job Description: Major Responsibilities: Support fieldwork sampling and calculations monitoring of results for air, water, soil, and waste Compile data in order to prepare accurate reports and documents for regulatory submittal Update environmental programs & procedures Support regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal standards, including reading through regulations to provide insights compared to current operational practices Help validate procedures and improve record-keeping systems Participate in meetings to discuss compliance strategies and compliance liabilities Help manage third party waste handling management (selection, screening, approval, and documentation) Support product quality management and associated trends Work closely with engineers, operators, and admins on multidisciplinary teams, Communicate updates to our EHS team Assist in designing & implementing sustainable solutions for pollution control, waste management, and resource conservation Strong skills in data analysis, regulatory interest, and communication are required Supervisory Relationships: Position Reports To: Manager, EHS / Superintendent, Environmental Incumbent Attributes: Education: Currently pursuing a B.S. in Environmental Studies or Environmental Health (or similar), Chemistry, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering. Years of experience: Prior internship or school research project experience in environmental preferred. Other unique job relevant attributes: Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Willingness to travel up to 25% within the Midwest. Position Scope/Contribution Breadth of Scope: Provide assistance and participate with the environmental team in continuous improvement and compliance strategies in the network environmental management systems. Communications and Interpersonal Skills: Effectively communicate/interact with all employee levels. Strategic Influence: Collaborate with EHS team, Engineering, and Operations personnel to participate in defining, prioritizing, and developing environmental considerations and compliance needs for proposed projects. FMLA: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf Employee Polygraph Protection Act https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the "Canadian Human Rights Act". If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us attalentacquisition@cfindustries.com. JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK