Environmental Co Op/Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

401k plan

Medical/dental/vision enrollment

Life/AD&D/Disability insurance

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking an Environmental Engineering Co-op to support surveys, sampling, and regulatory compliance at PCA mill locations. The role involves significant field work and collaboration with corporate and site environmental staff.

The co‑op will collect and analyze environmental samples, maintain lab equipment, and help update SOPs while gaining exposure to wastewater treatment and regulatory processes.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.0/4.0 minimum.

Responsibilities

• Visit mill and box plant sites to assist with environmental surveys and audits.
• Collect, analyze and manage samples (wastewater, stormwater, other process areas).
• Maintain laboratory equipment and SOP documentation.
• Support environmental projects related to wastewater, landfills, residuals, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with environmental staff to ensure safe, efficient operations.

Skills

Environmental sampling

Data analysis

Lab equipment handling

Education

Chemical/Civil/Environmental Engineering

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.

Required

Basic Qualifications

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