Environmental & Sustainability Engineering Intern

Sargento Foods•Elkhart Lake, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This internship offers an opportunity to learn how environmental regulations are applied in a manufacturing facility and how sustainability initiatives are implemented and measured within an operational environment. The intern will work under the corporate environmental engineer to help identify and implement sustainability and environmental improvements across the company. This role involves learning about energy and water conservation, wastewater treatment, waste reduction, responsible sourcing, and sustainability reporting.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in energy, environmental or earth science, physics, chemistry relevant engineering, technical based studies program, or a relevant life sciences area, having completed sophomore year prior to the start of internship.
An ability to work independently with effective time management, resourcefulness, originality, and initiative.
Self-leadership, motivation, and ownership for work / projects
An ability to follow health and safety practices in all work environments including but not limited to issues related to mechanical, electrical, fire, chemical and other hazards.
A basic understanding of functional and design criteria of utility systems (electricity, natural gas, water, wastewater, etc.)
Proficiency in MS Office
Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and vehicle required. There is no mass/public transit system to/from corporate housing location to company locations.

Nice To Haves

Great communicator, creative, analytical, collaborative, and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

Identify and prioritize continuous improvement opportunities that reduce water and energy use while delivering cost savings at manufacturing and corporate facilities.
Validate effectiveness of waste stream management channels.
Perform waste stream audits, assist in diversion projects, and measure impact.
Investigate opportunities for grant funding, quantify applicable project benefits, and support the preparation and submission of grant applications.
Research new and emerging environmental and sustainability regulations documenting proposed next steps.
Present findings and recommendations to organizational leaders supporting the implementation of approved projects.
Create standard operating procedures and visual indicators to ensure successful initiative implementation.
Assist with tracking wastewater treatment costs and metrics at each production facility.
Perform hazardous waste, stormwater inspections, air emission, chemical and / or other environmental audits alongside the corporate environmental engineer.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and business units to collect, analyze, and support sustainability data requests.
Support the evaluation, analysis and quantification of sustainability practices and performance across our supply chain.
Other projects or duties as assigned.
Maintain confidentiality with respect to Sargento’s proprietary information.

Benefits

Lead and own real and relevant projects aligned with business objectives
Gain valuable skills and experiences to be prepared for entry level opportunities
Mentorship and career development to learn and grow personally and professionally
Volunteer in community service activities
Social professional networking experiences
Flexible work week onsite Mondays through Thursdays and optional remote Fridays; plus, half day Fridays
Nationally competitive compensation
Paid relocation and housing
5 unpaid days off for interns and 10 unpaid days off for co-ops
401(k) employer contribution top 1% in the nation
Discounts at the company cheese store and local attractions/events