Environmental Co Op/Intern

Packaging Corporation of America; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

401k with matching

Health insurance enrollment within 30d

Job summary

PCA, a Fortune 500 company, is seeking an Environmental Engineering Co-op/Intern to support environmental surveys, sample analysis, and documentation. You will travel to mill and box plant locations to assist with compliance efforts and participate in projects related to wastewater treatment and regulatory requirements.

The role offers hands-on experience in environmental engineering within a large manufacturing network, with duties including data collection, SOP maintenance, and collaboration

Qualifications

• Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0 required.
• Permanent U.S. resident with valid driver's license.
• Major in Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering or related field; freshman year completed by start of co-op.

Responsibilities

• Visit mill and box plant locations for environmental surveys and audits.
• Collect, analyze, and manage environmental samples (wastewater, stormwater, other processes).
• Maintain lab equipment and update SOPs as needed.
• Maintain environmental records and documentation systems.
• Participate in projects related to wastewater treatment, landfills, residuals, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with environmental staff to ensure safe, compliant operations.
• Take on additional duties as requested by management.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Data collection

Team collaboration

Education

Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering

Freshman year completed

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.

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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