Environmental Engineer Co-Op; Valdosta Mill

Environmental Engineering Co‑ops (Spring & Summer 2026)

We are seeking resumes for Environmental Engineering Co‑ops (Multiple Openings for Spring & Summer 2026) at our Valdosta, GA. Paper Mill.

• The co‑op will work with the Environmental Engineering group.
• Maintain compliance related electronic data, including data input and quality assurance.
• Streamline and upgrade environmental compliance data management practices and assist with creation of new compliance documentation tools in response to regulatory actions.
• Document control responsibilities for both electronic and traditional compliance document files.
• Assist with compilation of periodic compliance reports to regulatory agencies.
• Special projects for streamlining production data management tools used 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.
• Assist with environmental engineering & special projects such as landfill construction, wastewater treatment system construction, and residuals management.
• Assist with environmental laboratory analytical tasks and sample collection.

Our paper mills operate continuously – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Candidates 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.

• Student in good standing at 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.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Eligible to work in the US full-time.

• Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi‑task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.
• 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.

• $1,000.00 Monthly Housing Stipend (if a student lives more than 50 miles from the facility).
• 1.5x 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).

PCA provides a competitive, comprehensive benefits package.