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Packaging Corporation of America

Environmental Engineer All Mills

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What they do

An Environmental Engineer develops solutions to environmental problems using engineering, biology, chemistry, and geology. Addresses pollution control, waste disposal, recycling, or public health issues. Works on local environmental issues, such as polluted groundwater, or global or regional issues, such as acid rain. Works with environmental scientists and public policymakers to identify problems and develop technologies that benefit people and protect the environment.

$104,414 / year median in Michigan

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

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 EngineerWe are seeking resumes for a full-time Environmental Engineer.
The primary responsibilities for this role include:

Work safely and support mill safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory expectations across assigned environmental programs.

Maintain compliance with applicable local, state, and federal environmental regulations, permits, reporting requirements, and corporate standards.

Manage environmental programs, procedures, records, audits, inspections, and agency reporting for areas such as air, wastewater treatment, land application, and chemical management.

Evaluate mill systems, process changes, capital projects, and new equipment installations to ensure environmental requirements are addressed and compliance risks are mitigated.

Identify environmental issues, develop corrective actions, troubleshoot problems, and follow through with operations, maintenance, engineering, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Support environmental training, compliance procedures, project planning, and continuous improvement efforts that reduce risk, improve performance, and support mill objectives.

Additional duties as assigned by management.
Basic Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor's degree in chemical, environmental, civil engineering or related fields0-4 years of experience in process engineering or environmental engineeringMust be authorized to work in the U.S.Must have valid driver's licenseExperience using
Auto Cad, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and ProjectPreferred:
Knowledge of pulp & paper industry, wastewater treatment and recovery operationsFamiliarity with instrumentation and control systemsExperience in related fields or co-op/internships in paper industryPublic relations with people outside of the companyStudents that sign up for interviews during the Career Fairs and On-Campus Interview days at the schools listed below, will be given first consideration. •
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities:
Ability 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.

Demonstrated leadership skills and abilities.

Strong planning and follow up skills.

Excellent people and process management skills.
  • Currently a member of the paper foundation at the following schools: Auburn University, Georgia Tech University, University of Maine, Miami University (Ohio), University of Minnesota
  • Twin Cities, NC State University, SUNY ESF, University of Washington
  • Seattle, Western Michigan University, University of Wisconsin
  • Stevens Point, or currently enrolled at any State University or Technological University in the following states: AL, FL, GA, IL, ID, LA, MI, MN, MS, NC, ND, OH, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI.
Completing this application makes you eligible for consideration at any of PCA's 10 mill locations as follows:

Counce, TNDeridder, LAFiler City, MIInternational Falls, MNJackson, ALMassillon, OHRiverville, VATomahawk, WIValdosta, GAWallula, WA
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Starting salary range for position: $86,000
  • $90,000
Paid Vacation:
Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year. Paid Holidays.

Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages
  • medical, dental, and vision
  • and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
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.
Disclaimer:
The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. PCA is an Equal Opportunity EmployerQualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered. PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.