Process Control Engineering Internship - Summer '27 - Perdue Hill, AL OR Monticello, MS

Georgia Pacific; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia-Pacific is offering a summer Process Control Engineering Intern position for 2027 across our Projects & Engineering organization. The role supports multiple sites with process engineering projects and execution, with placement at Perdue Hill, AL or Monticello, MS.

The internship emphasizes data-driven solutions, root-cause analysis, and collaboration with facility teams to deliver actionable insights and impact during the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering degree program.
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without visa sponsorship.
• Eligible to work full-time on or by Summer 2028.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements through data analysis.
• Support development and implementation of data-driven solutions to optimize engineering processes.
• Conduct research and provide recommendations based on data insights.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to project planning and execution with facility teams and corporate resources.

Skills

Student engineer

Education

Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking an aspiring Process Control Engineer to join us as a Process Control Engineering Intern in the summer of 2027 as part of our Projects & Engineering organization. In this role, you will be part of team supporting multiple sites with process engineering projects and project execution. This intern will sit at our Perdue Hill, AL cellulose mill OR our containerboard mill in Monticello, MS.

Our Team

The Georgia-Pacific Project & Engineering teamwork within our facilities to deliver projects, solutions, technology platforms, and asset strategies that enable our manufacturing capability. The Regional and Program team's focus is on regional approaches to develop and deliver Programs/Projects. 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.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements through data analysis
• Support the development and implementation of data-driven solutions to optimize engineering processes
• Conduct research and provide recommendations based on data insights
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to project planning and execution in collaboration with facility teams and corporate resources

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in Chemical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an accredited university
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship
• Eligible to work full-time on or by Summer 2028

What Will Put You Ahead

• Internship or project experience in an engineering, operations, and/or construction environment
• Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis or Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

This role is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.

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Hiring Philosophy

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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

• Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

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. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).