Summer 2026 Process Engineering Internship - Brewton, AL

Your Job

We are currently recruiting a Process Engineer Intern for the Brewton AL mill in the Pulp Department for the summer of 2026. This Process Engineer Intern position will work in a high energy and dynamic organization. The Process Engineer Intern will be a contribution motivated individual that will have broad responsibility for safety, environmental compliance, data and process analysis.

The successful candidate will utilize problem solving skills while focusing on safely improving productivity and reducing cost through process/equipment optimization projects while utilizing operator engagement to expand their technical knowledge.

Our Team

The Brewton mill is located in south central Alabama about an hour from Mobile, AL, Pensacola, FL, and the beautiful beaches of the Gulf Coast. The team is made up of 450 employees who produce white top linerboard and solid bleached sulfate (SBS) paperboard. The SBS material is used to make GP's Dixie plates. White top linerboard is used in production of corrugated containers and displays. This position is an opportunity to be part of a rapidly expanding organization with tremendous growth potential. The most recent $160M capital investment was completed in late 2024 in the Pulp Department that allows Brewton to have some of the most up-to-date Causticizing equipment in the country. The Brewton mill was also the first fully integrated pulp and paper mill in the US to receive an Energy Star designation from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. To learn more about Georgia-Pacific's packaging business please visit: www.gppackaging.com and view the video How Paper Is Made!

What You Will Do

* Embody and apply Koch's Principled Based Management (PBM) philosophy to achieve superior results.

* Provide data analytics and troubleshooting skills for the Pulp Department.

* Contribute to a culture of safety and environmental excellence through critical hazard identification, risk reduction and risk mitigation.

* Work with Optimizers to help lead improvement projects for the department.

* Drive process and equipment modifications that result in improved reliability and efficiency to meet or exceed production targets.

* Utilize constructive challenge process to drive to optimum solution.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

* Enrolled in an Engineering Program from an accredited university (Chemical Engineering Preferred)

* Proficient in Microsoft products (excel, word, powerpoint, etc.)

* Proficient in data analytics software (i.e Minitab)

* Legal authorization to work permanently in the United States for any employer without requiring a visa transfer or visa sponsorship.

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 candidate's 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.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Our Benefits

Koch-company full-time interns/co-ops are eligible for a comprehensive medical plan that comes with prescription drug coverage and expert resources including second opinions and surgery support as well as weight and diabetes management. We focus on making healthcare resources available through advanced apps, from the comfort of home. With enrollment in the medical plan you have access to a tax-free savings opportunity for healthcare expenses (Health Savings Account).

You and all members of your household are automatically enrolled in the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for professional mental health counseling, financial and legal consultations and concierge-level support for work-life balance like helping finding child, elder or pet care - at no cost to you.

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.