Georgia-Pacific Summer Mechanical Project Engineer Program - Augusta, MS

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Georgia-Pacific is seeking an entry level Mechanical Project Engineer for our Leaf River Cellulose Mill in New Augusta, MS. In this role, you will lead and manage mechanical projects, ensuring designs and installations meet industry standards. Your ability to find innovative solutions will bring positive changes to the facility and your experience will be critical in maintaining operational efficiency while driving continuous improvement throughout the production process.

Leaf River Cellulose Mill is a world‑class wood pulp mill in the Georgia-Pacific's Cellulose business. Leaf River produces specialty and market fluff pulp that is delivered worldwide to customers for a variety of high end uses and converting technologies. Our products are used in applications ranging from paper products to diapers and hygiene products, to specialty applications including textiles, pharmaceuticals, food, paints, and plastic molding components.

• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring project milestones are met.
• Prepare and present detailed project reports to stakeholders, highlighting progress, challenges, and solutions.
• Prepare cost estimates and manage project budgets to ensure financial efficiency.
• Work with cross‑functional teams, including civil, electrical, and process engineers, to ensure project success.
• Specify and select appropriate mechanical equipment, ensuring it meets industry standards, safety requirements, and project requirements.
• Liaise with equipment vendors and contractors for procurement and project execution.
• Oversee the testing and commissioning of mechanical systems, ensuring they meet performance criteria and comply with safety regulations and standards.
• Identify and resolve mechanical issues during project execution and operations, providing technical assistance, guidance, and training to maintenance and operations teams, while participating in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant operations and project delivery methods.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or civil engineering

• Project management experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction, government or military environment.
• Experience in pulp and paper industry.

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.

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  for additional information.