Environmental Engineer Intern
Kaukauna, WI - USA
Job Summary
You have a choice of where you want to work! We invite you along on our journey to Purify and Protect with Every Fiber for a Sustainable World. We aim to attract retain and energize passionate peoplelike you by investing in your professional development and providing opportunities for personal growth. Do your values align with ours Accountability Growth mindset One team Care and a fair and inclusive work environment for everyone everywhere!We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our team safeguarding the environment and creating a long-lasting positive impact on the communities where we do business. Are you with us!
Thilmany is a leading manufacturer of specialty paper products with a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship regulatory compliance sustainability and continuous improvement. Our Environmental team plays a critical role in ensuring responsible operations while supporting innovative solutions that reduce environmental impact and improve performance.
We are seeking a motivated Environmental Engineer Intern to join our team during the summer of 2027. This position provides hands-on experience in environmental compliance sustainability initiatives wastewater treatment operations air emissions management and environmental performance improvement within a complex manufacturing environment.
Pay Rate
- $27.00 per hour
- Housing stipend available for qualified candidates relocating to the Kaukauna area for the duration of the internship or co-op assignment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with environmental compliance activities related to air water waste and wastewater permits.
- Support data collection analysis and reporting for regulatory and internal environmental requirements.
- Assist with monitoring and tracking environmental performance metrics.
- Participate in sustainability and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support environmental audits and inspections.
- Assist with wastewater treatment system performance evaluations.
- Collect and analyze operational and environmental data to identify improvement opportunities.
- Develop reports presentations and recommendations for environmental projects.
- Collaborate with Engineering Operations Maintenance and EHS teams on environmental initiatives.
- Participate in safety and environmental training programs.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Environmental Engineering Environmental Science Chemical Engineering or a related field.
- Rising sophomore junior senior or graduate student with plans to return to school following the internship.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel Word and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Why Thilmany
At Thilmany interns and co-op students are treated as valued members of the team. Youll work on projects that impact mill performance sustainability safety and reliability while gaining practical experience that will prepare you for a successful engineering career.
Application Information
Interested candidates should submit a resume for consideration.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will not require current or future sponsorship for employment.
Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal opportunity is a sound and just concept to which we are firmly bound. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with our company based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age non-disqualifying disability status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.
About Us.
Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect with Every Fiber for a Sustainable World. We aim to be the Preferred Sustainable Specialty Materials Company for all our stakeholders. Our Filtration and Life Sciences Food and Consumer Packaging and Protective Materials segments along with the Performance Materials Cluster address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions. Our net sales in 2025 amounted to EUR 2.9 billion and we employ some 7000 people.
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Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Ahlstrom is one of the world's leading players in sustainable and innovative fiber solutions. Our mission is to expand the role of fiber-based solutions for a sustainable everyday life.