Georgia-Pacific Engineering 2025 Full-Time Program

Georgia-Pacific

Your Job
Georgia-Pacific is seeking full-time Engineers to join our Engineering Development Program (EDP) in Summer 2025 at one of our many nationwide locations!


Georgia-Pacific, a Koch company, is one of the worlds 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.


Our Team

We believe that everyone should be an entrepreneur no matter what role they are in. There are countless opportunities for you to be challenged, have your voice heard, and gain real experience within our companies. Sound exciting? Do you want to be a part of meaningful work? Kickstart your career with us by applying today! Our full-time opportunities are in-person nationwide!


What You Will Do

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 are assigned to one of our many U.S. locations and help support innovation, process efficiency, equipment reliability, quality assurance, and more with an overarching focus on compliance, safety & health.


As part of your development experience, youll have the opportunity to attend a centralized onboarding kick-off with other incoming engineers, be offered multiple training opportunities, and more!


The EDP seeks talent from many disciplines including (but not limited to):

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Pulp & Paper Science Engineering
  • Quality Engineering

Engineers generally will be placed into one of the following types of roles: Process Engineer, Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Process Control Engineer, or Quality Engineer. Specific job duties/responsibilities are dependent upon the role and location offered. More details will be provided during the selection process.


As a global company spanning multiple industries and offering limitless opportunities for growth, we offer an opportunity to launch your career with us with a focus on the future. 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.


Start Date: Spring 2025 (January) or Summer 2025 (June)


The locations available are below. Please note that availability of these locations may change throughout the recruiting season. When you submit your application, you will be asked to provide the location preference(s) that you are willing to consider an offer from.

  • Albany, GA
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Bowling Green, KY
  • Brewton, AL
  • Brunswick, GA
  • Camas, WA
  • Cedar Springs, GA
  • Circleville, OH
  • Clarendon, SC
  • Clatskanie, OR (Wauna)
  • Corrigan/Camden, TX
  • Crossett, AR
  • Diboll, TX
  • Fordyce, AR
  • Fort Dodge, IA
  • Green Bay, WI
  • Halsey, OR
  • Hosford, FL
  • Jackson, TN
  • Lexington, KY
  • Lovell, WY
  • Madera, CA
  • Memphis, TN
  • Modesto, CA
  • Monticello, MS
  • Mt. Jewett, PA
  • Muskogee, OK
  • Neenah, WI
  • New Augusta, MS (Leaf River Cellulose)
  • Palatka, FL
  • Pennington, AL (Naheola)
  • Perdue Hill, AL (Alabama River Cellulose)
  • Rincon, GA (Savannah River Mill)
  • Savannah, GA
  • Sweetwater, TX
  • Toledo, OR
  • West Chester, OH
  • Wheatfield, IN


Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

  • 2-year technical college program, certificate program, upskilling program, etc.)
  • Eligible for full time employment on or before Summer 2025.
  • Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

What Will Put You Ahead

  • Enrolled in a Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or related Engineering degree program.
For this role, we anticipate paying between $80,000 – $90,000.


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 candidates knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring 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.

Who We Are

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. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits
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 Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf.

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