What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER CO-OP (VALDOSTA MILL) position at PCA?
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
We are seeking resumes for Environmental Engineering Co-ops (Multiple Openings for Spring & Summer 2026) at our Valdosta, GA. Paper Mill.
Responsibilities include: The co-op will work with the Environmental Engineering group. Maintain compliance related electronic data. Includes data input and data quality assurance responsibilities. Streamline and upgrade environmental compliance data management practices, as well as assist with the creation of new compliance documentation tools in response to regulatory actions. Document control responsibilities for both electronic and traditional compliance document files. Assistance with compilation of periodic compliance reports to regulatory agencies. Special projects for streamlining production data management tools utilized for technical and environmental company records. Utilize data from various mill data collection systems and software, as well as manual operations records for compliance and comparative trending purposes. Assistance with environmental engineering & special projects, such as landfill construction, wastewater treatment system construction, and residuals management. Assistance with environmental laboratory analytical tasks and sample collection.
Position Requirements:
PCA’s paper mills operate on a continuous basis – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Candidates for this position must be able to occasionally work long hours and all shifts. During annual outages – typically two (2) times per year for a duration of seven (7) consecutive days – and during unscheduled shutdowns, all employees are scheduled to work 12-hour shifts.
Basic Qualifications:
Must be a student in good standing with the University, currently enrolled majoring in Environmental, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical or equivalent applicable engineering program, and express interest in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing as a career. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required, you must pass a drug screen, and you must be eligible to work in the US full-time.
The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.
Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.
PCA provides a competitive, comprehensive benefits package.
PAY & BENEFITS:
$1000.00 Monthly Housing Stipend (if a student lives more than 50 miles from the facility)
1.5 pay over 40 hours in a week
Reasonable Reimbursement of Relocation to and from the co-op assignment
Educational Assistance Program - Co-op Fees
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Compensation and Benefits
- $30.00 hr. Seniors, $29.00 hr. Juniors, $27.00 hr. Sophomores, $25.00 hr. Freshmen
- Medical Insurance if eligible
- 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.
- Educational Assistance Program - Co-op Fees
- Paid Holidays
PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.
Salary : $25 - $30