Environmental Co Op/Intern

PCA
Gladstone, Virginia, United StatesPosted Sep 4, 2026

About the role

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: Site visits to mill and box plant locations to assist with environmental surveys and audits 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 help ensure safe, efficient, and environmentally compliant 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

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