Environmental Co Op/Intern

PCA•Gladstone, VA

5d•$25 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is a Fortune 500 company focused on providing innovative corrugated packaging solutions. Our mission is to serve customer needs with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility. This role is for an Environmental Engineering Co-op, contributing to environmental surveys, sample analysis, record maintenance, and project participation across mill and box plant locations.

Requirements

A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0.
Must be a permanent U.S. resident with a valid driver’s license.
Majoring in Chemical, Civil, or Environmental Engineering or a related field.
Must have completed freshman year or will have completed freshman year at time of co-op or internship.

Nice To Haves

Currently a member of the paper foundation at specific listed universities (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).
Currently enrolled at any State University or Technological University in AL, FL, GA, IL, ID, LA, MI, MN, MS, NC, ND, OH, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI.
Students who sign up for interviews during Career Fairs and On-Campus Interview days will be given first consideration.

Responsibilities

Assist with environmental surveys and audits through site visits to mill and box plant locations.
Collect, analyze, and manage environmental samples including wastewater, stormwater, and other process areas.
Maintain laboratory equipment and update or create SOPs as needed.
Maintain and improve environmental records and documentation systems.
Participate in environmental engineering projects related to wastewater treatment, landfill operations, residuals management, and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with environmental corporate and site staff to ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant operations.
Perform additional duties as requested by management.