Mechanical Engineering Internship - (August - December 2026) - Atlanta, GA

Mechanical Engineering Internship - (August - December 2026) - Atlanta, GA - United States - 190035 - Koch

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Mechanical Engineering Internship - (August - December 2026) - Atlanta, GA

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Atlanta, Georgia

Company

Georgia-Pacific

Career Field

Engineering

Job Number

190035

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Georgia-Pacific is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our growing Internal Engineering team in Atlanta, GA. This internship will be in August 2026 and end in December 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a student who enjoys engineering design, problem-solving, and working on real-world projects in an industrial manufacturing environment. As an intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers supporting capital projects, equipment upgrades, piping systems, and facility improvements across multiple manufacturing sites. You will gain hands-on experience throughout the engineering project lifecycle-from field investigations and concept development to detailed design and construction support.

Our Team

At Georgia-Pacific, we are innovative, we manufacture products that make people's lives easier! We foster a culture that values integrity and compliance more than anything else and we encourage our employees to challenge the status quo.

What will you gain from this internship?

• Meaningful, hands-on experience working on engineering projects that directly impact manufacturing operations
• Exposure to industrial mechanical and piping design in a collaborative engineering environment
• Experience using advanced technologies such as Leica 3D laser scanning, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and Plant 3D
• Opportunities to travel to manufacturing facilities and participate in field engineering activities
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and exposure to projects from concept through construction
• Potential consideration for future full-time engineering opportunities following graduation

If you are eager to apply your engineering knowledge, develop practical design skills, and work on challenging projects in a growing internal engineering organization, we encourage you to apply.

What You Will Do

• Assist with the mechanical design of equipment, piping systems, and facility improvements
• Create and modify engineering drawings using AutoCAD
• Support piping layouts and design using AutoCAD Plant 3D (experience is a plus, but not required)
• Participate in field visits to manufacturing facilities to verify existing conditions and collect engineering data
• Assist with engineering calculations, equipment selection, and technical documentation
• Work with Leica 3D laser scan data and point clouds to develop accurate engineering designs (training provided)
• Collaborate with mechanical engineers, project managers, operations, and maintenance personnel to develop practical engineering solutions
• Support capital projects from concept through construction

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's degree program at an accredited university
• Interest in mechanical design and industrial manufacturing
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Valid driver's license
• Must travel to manufacturing facilities as needed - travel is approximately 20%
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship now or in the future

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience with AutoCAD Plant 3D
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor
• Exposure to piping design or industrial/process facilities
• Experience with Leica 3D laser scanning, point cloud modeling, or reality capture technologies
• Internship, co-op, or hands-on engineering project experience

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. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

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 goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. 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, aquí, or tu).

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