Mechanical Engineering Internship Atlanta, GA

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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 run from August 2026 to December 2026 and 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.

• 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 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.

• 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—approximately 20% travel.
• 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.

• 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.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
• Life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, and retirement plans.
• Paid vacation, time off and educational assistance.
• Infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance (eligibility varies by location).
• Other benefits may be available based on position and location.

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.