Environmental Engineer Co-op

Ahlstrom-5; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Housing

Housing Stipend

Job summary

Ahlstrom Rhinelander, Wisconsin plant seeks an Environmental Co-op for the 2027 Spring semester and summer (January - August). This role offers hands-on experience in environmental compliance, data collection, field investigations, and WWTP operations within a manufacturing setting.

Pay rate is $27.00 per hour, with student housing or a housing stipend available. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States, be enrolled in Environmental Engineering, Management, Science, Civil/E

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Enrolled in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Living in or willing to relocate to the Rhinelander, Wisconsin area for January–August 2027.
• Ability to work full-time for the duration of the position.
• Strong desire to work within a fast-paced, manufacturing environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization.
• Strong technical aptitude and proven problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Must follow Ahlstrom’s manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies to meet safety, quality, and regulatory requirements for each grade of paper.
• Support environmental inspections, audits, site assessments and day-to-day operations.
• Assist with monitoring programs related to air, water, wastewater, stormwater, waste, hazardous materials, and other environmental areas.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of environmental permits, reports, plans, and compliance documentation.
• Support energy, sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives.
• Assist with environmental sampling, fieldwork, data collection and project planning as needed.
• Assist WWTP plant operators and maintenance with day-to-day wastewater treatment activities.
• Perform or assist with basic water quality testing and laboratory analyses.
• Updating standard operating procedures as needed
• Continually looking for opportunities to improve. Our Co-ops bring a fresh perspective and new ideas.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Technical aptitude

Education

Environmental Engineering

Environmental Management

Environmental Science

Civil Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Job description

You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, like you, by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth.
Do your values align with ours? Accountability, Growth mindset, One team, Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone, everywhere!
We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team, safeguarding the environment, and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us?!?

We are seeking an Environmental Co-op at our Rhinelander, Wisconsin plant for the 2027 Spring semester and summer (January - August). This position provides an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in environmental compliance, data collection and analysis, field investigations, engineering design, process improvement, technical reporting, wwtp operations and day-to-day operational assistance. We offer the opportunity to work in an engaged, team-focused environment while building related skills and experience for your future.

Pay Rate

• $27.00 per hour
• Student Housing or Housing Stipend available

Requirements

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis
• Enrolled in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Living in or willing to relocate to the Rhinelander, Wisconsin area from January - August 2027
• Ability to work full‑time for the duration of the position
• Strong desire to work within a fast‑paced, manufacturing environment
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels of the organization
• Strong technical aptitude and proven problem‑solving abilities

Responsibilities

• Must follow Ahlstrom’s manufacturing and hygiene processes, procedures and policies, as applicable to the position’s areas of responsibility, in order to meet and maintain the safety, quality, and regulatory compliance requirements for each grade of paper.
• Support environmental inspections, audits, site assessments and day-to-day operations.
• Assist with monitoring programs related to air, water, wastewater, stormwater, waste, hazardous materials, and other environmental areas.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of environmental permits, reports, plans, and compliance documentation.
• Support energy, sustainability and environmental improvement initiatives.
• Assist with environmental sampling, fieldwork, data collection and project planning as needed.
• Assist WWTP plant operators and maintenance with day-to-day wastewater treatment activities.
• Perform or assist with basic water quality testing and laboratory analyses.
• Updating standard operating procedures as needed
• Continually looking for opportunities to improve. Our Co-ops bring a fresh perspective and new ideas. This is a great opportunity for focusing on specific interests!

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against, or harassment of, any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
About Us. Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials segments, along with the Performance Materials Cluster, address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion and we employ some 7,000 people.