Environmental Engineering Co-Op (Quinnesec & Escanaba, MI)

About the role

Billerud NA is a leading sustainable packaging materials and paper company, passionately committed to sustainability. The goal of Billerud's co-op program is to cultivate the development of potential future engineering and leadership resources for our organization while providing high-quality process support to the mill's operations group(s). Co-op assignments are structured to provide candidates with opportunities to grow and develop in their chosen discipline as well as educate them on various career paths within the organization. Although there is no guarantee of future employment, our goal is to have our Co-ops fully capable of stepping into a full-time engineering position within our organization by the end of the program.

Responsibilities

• Provide environmental support for Environmental compliance and treatment plant operations
• Monitor, assess, analyze, and optimize environmental systems
• Assist with creating and performing treatment plant LOTO's and confined space entries
• Reduce environmental impact and support sustainability initiatives
• Provide environmental support for key departments
• Utilize problem solving and analytical skills to achieve department initiatives

Qualifications

• EH&S curriculum with an interest in Environmental, Waste, or Soil Management
• Minimum 2.75 GPA
• Must have completed three semesters of college education prior to Co-op start date
• Must be available to work one of two Co-op rotations which run either January through August or May through December
• Must possess strong communication and teamwork skills, with a desire to learn in a work environment that is modeled after a full-time engineering experience
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States for other than practical training (Student work VISA does not qualify)

Benefits

• Impactful Work – Contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives
• Career Growth – Access development programs and internal advancement opportunities
• Education Support – Tuition reimbursement + certificate programs through partner schools
• Competitive Compensation – Performance based bonus eligibility (role dependent)
• Comprehensive Benefits – Multiple medical plans with virtual care options, generous 401(k) offerings, HSA contribution match + additional preventive exam contribution, dental & vision coverage, company paid disability insurance, prescription benefits

Schedule

Co-op rotations run either January through August or May through December.