Environmental Co-op Engineer: Wastewater & Compliance

Packaging Corporation; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking an Environmental Co‑op/Intern in North Carolina. The role involves collecting and analyzing environmental samples, maintaining records, and supporting regulatory compliance across mill operations.

Qualified students are majoring in Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering with a 3.0 GPA minimum. This co‑op offers hands‑on experience within PCA’s environmental engineering team and is based in PCA’s NC facilities.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Must be a permanent U.S. resident with a valid driver’s license.
• Majoring in Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering or a related field; freshman year completed or will be completed by time of co‑op.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and manage environmental samples (wastewater, stormwater, and mill areas).
• Maintain laboratory equipment and update or create SOPs as needed.
• Maintain and improve environmental records and documentation systems (daily emissions data and regulatory reports).
• Participate in projects related to wastewater treatment, landfill operations, and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize data systems to identify trends and improve compliance processes.
• Collaborate with environmental engineers and mill personnel to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Skills

Environmental sampling

Data analysis

Regulatory compliance understanding

Education

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Environmental Engineering

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking an Environmental Co‑op/Intern in North Carolina. The role involves collecting and analyzing environmental samples, maintaining records, and supporting regulatory compliance across mill operations.

Qualified students are majoring in Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering with a 3.0 GPA minimum. This co‑op offers hands‑on experience within PCA’s environmental engineering team and is based in PCA’s NC facilities.