Electrical Engineering Co-op

Overview

Sappi, Cloquet Operations, is looking for an energetic, self-motivated Electrical Engineering student to fill a Co-op position in the Engineering Department. This full-time paid co-op is a nine month opportunity starting in January 2026.

• Initial Training
• Goal is to learn about and provide CAD drafting services, document management support, as required under the supervision of the Lead Project Engineer and/or Lead Designer.
• Duties
• Computer Aided Drafting – Provide layout and detailed drawings for Electrical, Instrumentation, and general engineering design.
• Document Management Support – Distribution, filing and maintenance of all drawings and associated documents.
• Complete all company safety training.
• Engineering Duties
• After completing initial training, the student will be assigned an Engineer to work with.
• Assist engineer in planning and implementing projects to improve production efficiency.
• Assist others with special projects and presentations when requested.

• Microsoft Word and Excel experience required.
• Experience with Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Front Page, Autodesk ACAD, and Autodesk Inventor is desirable.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with other people in a respectful, consistent and fair manner.
• Good organizing, planning and coordinating abilities.
• Creativity in creating new methods of displaying and presenting documentation in the forms of drawings, pictures, text and combinations of all of these.
• Must have a valid driver's license with a demonstrated safe driving record.

The pulp and paper industry has much to offer the Electrical Engineering student. This is a great opportunity to gain real-world engineering experience while contributing to Sappi’s objectives and success.

• Students interested should have completed a minimum of 2 years in an accredited engineering program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and transcripts.