Sustainability & Energy Engineering Intern

Sargento; Elkhart Lake (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Flexible work schedule

Relocation assistance

401(k) employer contribution

Discounts at cheese store

Job summary

Sargento Foods is offering an Environmental & Sustainability Engineering Internship in Wisconsin. You will learn how environmental regulations are applied in manufacturing and how sustainability initiatives are planned, implemented, and measured in an operational setting.

You will work with the corporate environmental engineer and cross-functional teams to identify improvements. As an intern, you will develop communication, analytical, and project skills while engaging in energy and water

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in energy, environmental or earth science, physics, chemistry, engineering, or related field.
• Strong time management and independent work capability.
• Valid driver’s license and own vehicle; no mass transit to housing.

Responsibilities

• Identify and prioritize continuous improvement opportunities to reduce water and energy use while delivering cost savings.
• Validate waste stream management and support diversion projects.
• Investigate grant funding opportunities and assist with applications.
• Research environmental regulations and document recommended steps.
• Present findings to leaders to support project implementation.
• Create SOPs and visual indicators for initiative deployment.
• Assist tracking wastewater treatment costs and metrics.
• Perform environmental audits alongside the corporate environmental engineer.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support sustainability data requests.
• Support evaluation of sustainability practices across the supply chain.
• Other duties as assigned; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Cross-Functional

Professionalism

Leadership

Technology

Time Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in energy/environmental or earth science, physics, chemistry, engineering or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Sargento Foods is offering an Environmental & Sustainability Engineering Internship in Wisconsin. You will learn how environmental regulations are applied in manufacturing and how sustainability initiatives are planned, implemented, and measured in an operational setting.

You will work with the corporate environmental engineer and cross-functional teams to identify improvements. As an intern, you will develop communication, analytical, and project skills while engaging in energy and water