Environmental Engineer Co Op/Intern - All Mills
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As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers.
Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility. People
- Customers
- Trust Environmental Co Op/Intern We are seeking resumes for an environmental engineering co-op . The primary responsibilities for an environmental engineering co-op include: Collect, analyze, and manage environmental samples including wastewater, stormwater, and other mill process areas.
Maintain laboratory equipment and update or create SOPs as needed. Maintain and improve environmental records and documentation systems including daily emissions data and periodic compliance reports for regulatory agencies. Participate in environmental engineering 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 help ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant mill operations. Additional duties as requested by management.
Basic Qualifications
Required: A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required and must be a permanent U.S. resident with a valid driver’s license. Must be majoring in Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering or a related field and have completed freshman year or will have completed freshman year at time of co-op or internship.
Preferred
Currently a member of the paper foundation at the following schools: Auburn University, Georgia Tech University, University of Maine, Miami University (Ohio), University of Minnesota
- Twin Cities, NC State University, SUNY ESF, University of Washington
- Seattle, Western Michigan University, University of Wisconsin
- Stevens Point, or currently enrolled at any State University or Technological University in the following states: AL, FL, GA, IL, ID, LA, MI, MN, MS, NC, ND, OH, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI.
Students that sign up for interviews during the Career Fairs and On-Campus Interview days at the schools listed will be given first consideration. Completing this application makes you eligible for consideration at any of PCA’s 10 mill locations as follows: Counce, TN Deridder, LA Filer City, MI International Falls, MN Jackson, AL Massillon, OH Riverville, VA Tomahawk, WI Valdosta, GA Wallula, WA COMPENSATION AND
BENEFITS
Starting salary for position: $25-$30 per hour Paid Holidays. Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages. Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions .
Disclaimer
The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
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