Environmental Engineer Co-op: Wastewater & Compliance

Packaging Corporation; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

PCA, Packaging Corporation of America, is seeking an Environmental Co-op/Intern at our Lake Forest, IL location. You will assist with environmental sampling, data collection, and regulatory documentation in our milling operations.

Qualifications: GPA 3.0/4.0, permanent U.S. resident with a valid driver’s license, and major in Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering with freshman year completed. You’ll collaborate with engineers to support wastewater, landfill, and compliance projects.

Qualifications

• GPA 3.0/4.0 required.
• Permanent U.S. resident with a valid driver’s license.
• Major in Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering; freshman year completed.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and manage environmental samples including wastewater, stormwater, and other mill areas; maintain lab equipment and SOPs.
• Maintain and improve environmental records and documentation systems including daily emissions data and regulatory reports.
• Participate in environmental 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.
• Additional duties as requested by management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

GPA 3.0/4.0

Major in Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering

Freshman year completed

Job description

PCA, Packaging Corporation of America, is seeking an Environmental Co-op/Intern at our Lake Forest, IL location. You will assist with environmental sampling, data collection, and regulatory documentation in our milling operations.

Qualifications: GPA 3.0/4.0, permanent U.S. resident with a valid driver’s license, and major in Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering with freshman year completed. You’ll collaborate with engineers to support wastewater, landfill, and compliance projects.