Environmental Co-op: Wastewater, Compliance & Data Analysis

Packaging Corporation; Filer City (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking an Environmental Co‑op/Intern at its Michigan locations, including Filer City. The role focuses on collecting environmental samples, maintaining records, and supporting projects in wastewater and compliance.

The candidate should major in Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering and have at least freshman year completed. Starting pay is $25–$30 per hour with benefits typical for PCA, and eligibility for interview slots through several partner

Qualifications

• Major in Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA and U.S. residency with a valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to work across environmental sampling and regulatory tasks.

Responsibilities

• Collect and manage environmental samples including wastewater and stormwater.
• Maintain lab equipment and update SOPs as needed.
• Record emissions data and compliance reports for regulators.
• Assist projects on wastewater treatment and regulatory tasks.
• Collaborate with engineers and mill staff to ensure safe operations.

Skills

Environmental engineering fundamentals

Data collection & analysis

Regulatory awareness

Education

Chemical/Civil/Environmental Engineering major

Freshman year completed or will be

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking an Environmental Co‑op/Intern at its Michigan locations, including Filer City. The role focuses on collecting environmental samples, maintaining records, and supporting projects in wastewater and compliance.

The candidate should major in Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering and have at least freshman year completed. Starting pay is $25–$30 per hour with benefits typical for PCA, and eligibility for interview slots through several partner