Environmental Engineer Co Op/Intern - All Mills

Packaging Corporation of America; International Falls (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life, AD&D, and disability coverage

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is seeking an Environmental Co Op/Intern to join our Minnesota milling operations. The role emphasizes collecting, analyzing, and managing environmental samples such as wastewater and stormwater, and maintaining lab equipment while assisting with SOP updates.

You will help maintain emissions data and regulatory reports, participate in projects on wastewater treatment and compliance, and work with environmental engineers and mill staff to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• GPA a minimum of 3.0/4.0 is required.
• Must be a permanent U.S. resident with a valid driver's license.
• Majoring in Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering or related field and have completed freshman year at time of co-op.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and manage environmental samples including wastewater, stormwater, and other mill process areas.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and update or create SOPs as needed.
• Maintain and improve environmental records and documentation systems including emissions data and regulatory reports.
• Participate in environmental engineering projects related to wastewater treatment, landfill operations, residuals management, and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize environmental and production data systems to identify trends and improve compliance management processes.
• Collaborate with environmental engineers and mill personnel to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant mill operations.

Skills

Environmental sampling

Data analysis

Education

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

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:

• Collect, analyze, and manage environmental samples including wastewater, stormwater, and other mill process areas. Maintain laboratory equipment and update or create SOPs as needed.
• Maintain and improve environmental records and documentation systems including daily emissions data and periodic compliance reports for regulatory agencies.
• Participate in environmental engineering projects related to wastewater treatment, landfill operations, residuals management, and regulatory compliance.
• Utilize environmental and production data systems to identify trends and improve compliance management processes.
• Collaborate with environmental engineers and mill personnel to help ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant mill 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 at the schools listed will be given first consideration.

Completing this application makes you eligible for consideration at any of PCA's 10 mill locations as follows:

• Counce, TN
• Deridder, LA
• Filer City, MI
• International Falls, MN
• Jackson, AL
• Massillon, OH
• Riverville, VA
• Tomahawk, WI
• Valdosta, GA
• Wallula, WA

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $25-$30 per hour

• 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