Georgia-Pacific Engineering Program - Pennington, AL

Overview

Georgia-Pacific is seeking full-time Engineers to join our Engineering Development Program (EDP) for Summer 2026 at our Naheola mill in Pennington, AL.

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.

The Naheola mill is a manufacturing site for the company’s well-known consumer products business, producing a wide range of products for the consumer business, including Angel Soft bath tissue and Sparkle paper towels, as well as bleached paperboard used in Dixie paper cups and plates. The mill is the largest employer in the community and is engaged in supporting community outreach, workforce development, and education.

The Engineering Development Program (EDP) with Georgia-Pacific is designed for aspiring engineers who are seeking expedited training, professional development/mentorship, exposure to operations leadership, and career growth. Engineers gain real-world, hands-on experience in the industry field, with the opportunity to tackle significant projects, and take ownership of their work, while helping support innovation, process efficiency, and more with an overarching focus on compliance, safety & health.

Entry level professionals at Koch companies learn about our unique Principle-Based Management culture, while applying their skills working alongside experienced employees to solve real problems and offer insights that benefit society through improving our products and services.

• Enrolled in a degree or alternative program (e.g., 2-year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.).
• Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Eligible for full time employment on or before Summer 2026.

• Enrolled and currently pursuing a degree in an Electrical, Industrial, Chemical, Mechanical or related Engineering degree program.
• Previous work or internship related experience.

This role is not eligible for VISA Sponsorship.

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.

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.

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.

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