Georgia-Pacific- Electrical Engineer Intern - Lexington, KY (Summer 2027)

Georgia Pacific; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

flexible spending and health savings

life insurance

ADD

disability

retirement

paid vacation/time off

educational assistance

infertility assistance

paid parental leave

adoption assistance

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific, a Koch company, invites motivated Electrical Engineering students to join as an intern in Lexington, Kentucky for the Summer of 2027. This role emphasizes hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting focused on safety, reliability, and process improvement.

Interns gain exposure to real projects, work alongside engineers, and learn about Koch’s Principle Based Management and company culture.

Qualifications

• Enrolled and currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related Engineering degree program.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support innovation, process efficiency, equipment reliability and quality assurance with emphasis on compliance, safety and health.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Troubleshooting

US work authorization

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to join our team for the Summer of 2027 in Lexington, KY! Georgia-Pacific, a Koch company, is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose, and related chemicals. The company employs more than 30,000 people at approximately 300 locations in North and South America. Georgia-Pacific creates long‑term value by using resources efficiently to provide innovative products and solutions that meet the needs of customers and society, while operating in a manner that is environmentally and socially responsible and economically sound.

Our Team

We believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur no matter what role they are in. As an intern, co-op, or full‑time hire, there are countless opportunities for you to be challenged, have your voice heard, and gain real experience within our companies. Sound exciting? Do you want to be a part of meaningful work?

What You Will Do

Engineering Interns work in a manufacturing facility to help support innovation, process efficiency, equipment reliability, and quality assurance, with a large overarching focus on compliance, safety and health. At Koch, interns/co‑op's gain real‑world, hands‑on experience in the industry field, with the opportunity to tackle significant projects, problem‑solve, and take ownership of their work. Alongside your day‑to‑day role, the program offers an opportunity to learn more about Koch, our people, Principle Based Management, and all while growing your network. This program will allow you to experience [1] Life at Koch, as you start your career and go anywhere within our network of companies.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Enrolled and currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related Engineering degree program
• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
• Eligible for full‑time employment on or before Summer 2028.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous work or internship related experience.
• This role is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Who We Are

As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products. In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses. Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day - to make everyday products even better. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• infertility assistance
• paid parental leave
• adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.