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

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

We are seeking resumes for a Senior Environmental Engineer at our Gladstone, VA Riverville Mill.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate environmental problems and develop practical, cost-effective solutions, often related to pollution, climate change, and sustainability.
• Design, test, and implement systems for clean water supply, wastewater treatment, air pollution control, and waste management.
• Ensure projects and facilities comply with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations, and help obtain necessary permits.
• Collect and analyze environmental data to monitor pollution levels, assess environmental impacts, and inform project planning.
• Interact closely with operations, maintenance, engineering and process control personnel in the accomplishment of assigned tasks.
• Environmental review of trial plans for process changes and chemical trials.

Basic Qualifications

• Education – Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Geology, or Environmental Science
• Experience - A minimum of 5-10 years of experience in a chemical/manufacturing facility

Preferred Qualifications

• Must possess a strong work ethic and leadership qualities.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects and/or requests concurrently.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Problem Solving: Ability to find creative and effective solutions to complex environmental challenges.
• Analytical Skills: Strong capabilities for analyzing data and evaluating scientific information to develop accurate assessments.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to present findings, write reports, and collaborate with diverse teams of scientists, engineers, and public officials.
• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of scientific principles from fields like biology, chemistry, and soil science, in addition to engineering.

PAY & BENEFITS:

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision

401k with company matching

Retirement Savings Plan

Educational Assistance Program

11 paid holidays

Vacation Time – 3 weeks

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary range for position: $96,000-$120,000.
• 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 Employer

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.