Electrical Engineering Co-op

Sappi North America
Sappi Cloquet, established in 1898, produces high-quality graphic papers used in premium magazines, catalogs, books, direct mail and high-end print advertising for the fashion, automotive and travel industries, as well as speciality papers. Cloquet manufactures Verve, a dissolving pulp used for the textile and home goods markets. Energy saving and clean water initiatives at Cloquet have won environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

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

The co-op engineer will work with Electrical Engineers to perform tasks within the mill. Role is defined by the following:

• 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.
• 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.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.
Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sappi isa leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.