Environmental Co Op/Intern (Environmental Engineering)

Location: Gladstone, Virginia; based at one of PCA’s mill locations with a 75% travel expectation. Applicants must be permanent U.S. residents.

Salary: $25–$30 per hour, depending on year in school.

Company

hirify.global is a Fortune 500 packaging and paper company operating more than 100 locations in the United States.

What you will do

• Visit mill and box plant locations to support environmental surveys and audits.
• Collect, analyze, and manage wastewater, stormwater, and other environmental samples.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and update or create standard operating procedures.
• Maintain and improve environmental records and documentation systems.
• Participate in projects involving wastewater treatment, landfill operations, residuals management, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with corporate and site environmental staff to support safe and compliant operations.

Requirements

• Permanent U.S. residency and a valid driver’s license are required.
• Majoring in Chemical, Civil, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Must have completed or be scheduled to complete the freshman year before the co-op or internship.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Ability to travel approximately 75% and work at one of PCA’s mill locations.

Nice to have

• Membership in the Paper Foundation at a listed university.
• Enrollment at a state or technological university in one of PCA’s preferred states.
• Participation in career fairs or on-campus interview days.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual bonus based on plant performance.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available within the first 30 days.
• Life, AD&D, and disability coverage upon enrollment.
• 401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth contribution options and employer matching contributions.