Sustainability Engineer Co-op

TRUE MANUFACTURING GROUP; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Background check paid

Job summary

TRUE MANUFACTURING GROUP seeks a Sustainability Co-op to assist the Environmental and Chemical Engineering Department in developing and executing sustainability initiatives. The role focuses on energy and waste reduction, data gathering, and reporting, with a strong emphasis on pollution prevention and regulatory awareness.

The position runs January to August, Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, on-site at our corporate office in Missouri.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in sustainability, chemical or environmental engineering or similar field.
• Junior or senior year preferred.
• On-site work required in Missouri.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Sustainability Co-op in developing and implementing initiatives.
• Research sustainability initiatives and energy/waste reduction opportunities.
• Prepare sustainability reports and databases for documentation.
• Develop communication materials on sustainability goals.

Skills

Sustainability

Energy efficiency

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in sustainability, chemical or environmental engineering

Tools

Programming basics

Job description

The Sustainability Co-op will assist the Environmental and Chemical Engineering Department, Sustainability Team, and other core departments in developing and implementing sustainability initiatives and projects. Such activities include energy, water, air, and waste savings.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Active participation on the Sustainability Team.Research sustainability initiatives.Focus on pollution prevention by completing projects that concern energy and/or waste reduction.Investigate alternative products that will minimize environmental impact.Develop and implement sustainability projects.Perform waste audits.Research resource and source waste routing options.Identify and develop metric implementation.Monitor and track sustainability key performance indicators, such as energy usage, natural resource usage, waste generation, and recycling.Develop in-depth databases for sustainability and environmental documentation.Assist in the technical writing of sustainability and environmental program development.Organize company-wide environmental volunteer activities.Prepare sustainability reports.Develop communication materials regarding True’s sustainability goals.Regular and reliable attendance in the office is required.This position requires work to be performed on-site at our corporate office and does not provide for working from home offices.Full-time student, currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, chemical or environmental engineering or similar field required.A student in their junior or senior year is preferred.Valid Driver’s License and clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) required.Interest in sustainability.Interest in environmental laws and regulations.Ability to prioritize and manage time properly.Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.Basic programming knowledge preferred.Strong organizational skills.Team player.Ability to work with team members of varying levels of job responsibilities.The duration of this co-op is January to August, Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm.Housing Stipend Assistance Program available to those who qualify.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.Company-paid background check required upon hire.