Environmental Co Op/Intern

Packaging Corporation of America; Gladstone (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401k with match

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) invites applications for an Environmental Engineering Co-op at PCA mill locations. The role emphasizes environmental surveys, data collection, and documentation to support wastewater treatment, landfill operations, and compliance.

Ideal candidates are pursuing Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering with a 3.0 GPA, U.S. residency, and readiness to travel up to 75%. The program includes strong benefits and a pathway to future opportunities within PCA.

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0.
• Pursuing Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Must be a permanent U.S. resident with a valid driver's license.
• Freshman year completed or will be completed at time of co-op or internship.

Responsibilities

• Site visits to mill and box plant locations to assist with environmental surveys and audits.
• Collect, analyze, and manage environmental samples including wastewater, stormwater, and other process areas; maintain lab equipment and SOPs.
• Maintain and improve environmental records and documentation systems.
• Participate in environmental engineering projects related to wastewater treatment, landfill operations, residuals management, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with environmental corporate and site staff to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operations.
• Additional duties as requested by management.

Education

Chemical

Civil

Environmental

Job description

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People * Customers * Trust

Environmental Co Op/Intern

We are seeking resumes for an Environmental Engineering Co-op.The primary responsibilities for an environmental engineering co-op include:

• Site visits to mill and box plant locations to assist with environmental surveys and audits
• Collect, analyze, and manage environmental samples including wastewater, stormwater, and other process areas. Maintain laboratory equipment and update or create SOPs as needed.
• Maintain and improve environmental records and documentation systems.
• Participate in environmental engineering projects related to wastewater treatment, landfill operations, residuals management, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with environmental corporate and site staff to help ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operations.
• Additional duties as requested by management.

Basic Qualifications:

Required:

A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required and must be a permanent U.S. resident with a valid driver's license. Must be majoring in Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering or a related field and have completed freshman year or will have completed freshman year at time of co-op or internship.

Preferred:

Currently a member of the paper foundation at the following schools: Auburn University, Georgia Tech University, University of Maine, Miami University (Ohio), University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, NC State University, SUNY ESF, University of Washington - Seattle, Western Michigan University, University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point, or currently enrolled at any State University or Technological University in the following states: AL, FL, GA, IL, ID, LA, MI, MN, MS, NC, ND, OH, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI. Students that sign up for interviews during the Career Fairs and On-Campus Interview days will be given first consideration.

Position will be based at one of PCA's 10 mill locations with a 75% travel expectation accompanied by other PCA corporate environmental staff.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $25-$30/hour, depending on year in school.
• Bonus: Annual - Based upon achievement of plant performance

• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer