Environmental & Sustainability Engineering Intern

Sargento Foods; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Lead and own real and relevant intern/

Mentorship and career development

Volunteer in community service

Flexible work week onsite Mon-Thurs, +

Nationally competitive compensation

Paid relocation and housing

401(k) employer contribution top 1%

Discounts at cheese store

Job summary

Sargento Foods is offering an environmental and sustainability engineering internship in Wisconsin. You will work under the corporate environmental engineer to identify and implement sustainability improvements across the company, while learning about energy, water conservation, and waste reduction.

You will develop skills in data analysis, reporting, and cross-functional teamwork, with mentorship and opportunities to contribute to grant applications and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in energy, environmental or earth science, physics, chemistry, relevant engineering, or life sciences.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize continuous improvement opportunities to reduce water and energy use while delivering cost savings at manufacturing and corporate facilities.
• Validate wastewater and waste stream management, perform audits, assist in diversion projects, and measure impact.
• Investigate grant funding opportunities and support preparation and submission of applications.
• Research environmental regulations and document proposed next steps.
• Present findings and recommendations to leaders to support project implementation.
• Create standard operating procedures and visual indicators for initiative rollout.
• Assist with tracking wastewater treatment costs and metrics at production facilities.
• Conduct environmental audits and collaborate with cross-functional teams to collect sustainability data.
• Support evaluation and quantification of sustainability practices across the supply chain.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Cross-Functional

Professionalism

Leadership

Technology

Time Management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree (in progress) in energy, environmental or earth science, physics, chemistry, or related engineering/technical field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Your Story.

Would you like to learn how environmental regulations are applied in a manufacturing facility? Are you interested in how sustainability initiatives are implemented and measured within a operational environment? If so, the environmental & sustainability engineering intern position may be an opportunity for you! You are a great communicator, creative, analytical, collaborative, and enthusiastic. You will have an opportunity to develop your skills and experiences as an environmental and sustainability professional. You will learn more about energy and water conservation, wastewater treatment, waste reduction, responsible sourcing, and sustainability reporting. The environmental & sustainability engineering intern will work under the corporate environmental engineer to help identify and implement sustainability and environmental improvements across the company.

Your Passion. Our Culture.

At Sargento, you work for a company you believe in, with a family of people who believe in you. Our culture stems from a simple premise: Hire good people and treat them like family. At Sargento, you can make decisions based on how they affect people as well as the long-term health of our company. You will be encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, in the company and in your career. With diverse experiences and tools to learn and develop, you can transform your aspirations into reality. If you're ready for the right place to belong and grow your career, you can find it here.

Benefits That Set Us Apart.

• Lead and own real and relevant projects aligned with business objectives
• Gain valuable skills and experiences to be prepared for entry level opportunities
• Mentorship and career development to learn and grow personally and professionally
• Volunteer in community service activities
• Social professional networking experiences
• Flexible work week onsite Mondays through Thursdays and optional remote Fridays; plus, half day Fridays
• Nationally competitive compensation
• Paid relocation and housing
• 5 unpaid days off for interns and 10 unpaid days off for co-ops
• 401(k) employer contribution top 1% in the nation
• Discounts at the company cheese store and local attractions/events

Skills You Will Develop.

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Collaboration
• Cross-Functional
• Professionalism
• Leadership
• Technology
• Time Management

What You Do.

• Identify and prioritize continuous improvement opportunities that reduce water and energy use while delivering cost savings at manufacturing and corporate facilities.
• Validate effectiveness of waste stream management channels. Perform waste stream audits, assist in diversion projects, and measure impact.
• Investigate opportunities for grant funding, quantify applicable project benefits, and support the preparation and submission of grant applications.
• Research new and emerging environmental and sustainability regulations documenting proposed next steps.
• Present findings and recommendations to organizational leaders supporting the implementation of approved projects.
• Create standard operating procedures and visual indicators to ensure successful initiative implementation.
• Assist with tracking wastewater treatment costs and metrics at each production facility.
• Perform hazardous waste, stormwater inspections, air emission, chemical and / or other environmental audits alongside the corporate environmental engineer.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business units to collect, analyze, and support sustainability data requests.
• Support the evaluation, analysis and quantification of sustainability practices and performance across our supply chain.
• Other projects or duties as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality with respect to Sargento's proprietary information.

Your Education and Qualifications.

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in energy, environmental or earth science, physics, chemistry relevant engineering, technical based studies program, or a relevant life sciences area, having completed sophomore year prior to the start of internship.
• An ability to work independently with effective time management, resourcefulness, originality, and initiative.
• Self-leadership, motivation, and ownership for work / projects
• An ability to follow health and safety practices in all work environments including but not limited to issues related to mechanical, electrical, fire, chemical and other hazards.
• A basic understanding of functional and design criteria of utility systems (electricity, natural gas, water, wastewater, etc.)
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle required. There is no mass/public transit system to/from corporate housing location to company locations.

Our Story.

With over 2,400 employees and net sales of $1.8 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world's first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.

To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at

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