Environmental Engineer: Mill Compliance & Permits

Packaging Corporation of America; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking an Environmental Engineer to join our DeRidder, LA pulp and paper mill on site. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, field activities, and collaboration with operations and regulators to ensure safe, compliant processes.

The candidate should have a relevant engineering degree and 5–10 years in manufacturing, with strong documentation and analytical skills. Starting salary is market-competitive for the region; travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 5–10 years of experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance, performance testing, biology, chemistry, and process operations.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail, time management, self-motivation.
• Ability to listen, communicate, and follow procedures.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate compliance status of mill operations with regulations and permit conditions.
• Read, comprehend, and interpret federal and state regulations applicable to the mill site.
• Establish productive working relationships with operations, maintenance, regulatory agencies, and contractors.
• Identify problem areas, develop corrective actions, and follow through until complete.
• Prepare compliance reports for submission to regulatory agencies.
• Coordinate with operations and contractors for required compliance tasks such as testing.
• Create or revise compliance procedures or plans.
• Conduct field activities and participate in audits and inspections.
• Perform other tasks assigned by supervisor.
• Input information and maintain databases and spreadsheets.
• Periodic travel will be necessary.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Science

Bachelor's in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Packaging Corporation of America is seeking an Environmental Engineer to join our DeRidder, LA pulp and paper mill on site. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, field activities, and collaboration with operations and regulators to ensure safe, compliant processes.

The candidate should have a relevant engineering degree and 5–10 years in manufacturing, with strong documentation and analytical skills. Starting salary is market-competitive for the region; travel required.