Environmental Engineering Intern

Agropur • Appleton, WI

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About The Position

Invest in YOU, Join Agropur. We dairy you! Are you ready to launch your career in environmental engineering and make a real impact? Agropur is seeking a Summer 2026 Environmental Engineering Intern to join our team in Appleton, WI! Why Agropur? Attractive pay and housing assistance so you can focus on learning, not logistics. Hands-on experience with real-world projects in a world-class dairy operation. Direct access to plant leadership and networking opportunities. A launchpad for your career in one of North America’s leading dairy manufacturers. Be part of a team committed to quality, nutrition, and sustainability – helping feed communities across the globe.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s program in an Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or related program as a candidate for graduation.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in design reviews, design changes and the development of wastewater treatment and other environmental projects as assigned.
• Read, understand and discuss technical requirements, plans, drawings, etc.
• Effectively communicate with internal customers regarding status of assignments, project designs and plan changes.
• Learn about various areas of cheese and whey processing plant operations including milk receiving, cheese make, drying, packaging, shipping, etc.
• Learn about wastewater treatment process operations, including equipment/systems, operation and maintenance tasks, process monitoring and laboratory testing, performance objectives, and permit compliance requirements.
• Actively meet and speak with plant employees to learn the various aspects and responsibilities of their jobs and environmental impacts
• Work on wastewater treatment and other environmental projects to improve employee, process and plant efficiencies.
• Gather, accurately document, and analyze data.
• Collect follow-up data to determine the effectiveness of implemented and/or trial process improvements.
• Take direction on assignments and work effectively in teams and independently to accomplish assignment objectives.
• Acquire current knowledge and understanding of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments and applicable laws related to wastewater treatment and other environmental programs relevant for a dairy manufacturing environment.
• Actively meet and speak with Environmental Team and wastewater treatment employees to learn the various aspects and responsibilities of their jobs.
• Learn to work safely and efficiently, while maintaining accuracy.
• Prepare project/assignment status and technical reports.
• Present a summary of projects and lessons learned at end of internship, if applicable.

Benefits

• Attractive pay and housing assistance so you can focus on learning, not logistics.
• Hands-on experience with real-world projects in a world-class dairy operation.
• Direct access to plant leadership and networking opportunities.
• A launchpad for your career in one of North America’s leading dairy manufacturers.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees