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Engineering Intern (12-Week Assignment)


Job Location:

Augusta, ME - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 22 August 2026 (8 days ago)
Application Deadline: 19 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Where you will work

This opportunity will be based onsite at one of our three fully integrated mills which includes Augusta GA Cypress Bend AR or Lewiston ID.

The Augusta mill sits along the Savannah River on the state border between Georgia and South Carolina and manufactures light medium and heavy weight coated paperboard.

TheâCypress Bendfacilityis inthe historic Mississippi River Delta and produces bleached paperboard and bleached Kraft pulp used in the production of folding cartons commercial print paperboard carded packaging andcup stock.â

TheLewistonmill is the original Clearwater Paper manufacturing facility producing paperboard two hours away from Clearwater Papers headquarters in Spokane Washington the Lewiston paper mill is a keycomponentin Clearwater Papers business strategy.â

What you will do

Kickstart Your Career as an Engineering Intern at Clearwater Paper!

WhatYoullGain:

  • Real-World Impact: Dive into high-value strategic projects while mastering our manufacturing processes
  • Dedicated Mentorship: Benefit from intentional coaching professional guidance and cross-departmental exposure
  • Inclusive Culture: Join a collaborative team that values diverse perspectives and shared experiences
  • Career-Boosting Skills: Walk away with technical expertise invaluable industry knowledge to build out your resume

        Key Responsibilities:

        As an Engineering Intern at Clearwater Paper you will have the exciting opportunity to work on value-adding projects and gain a general knowledge of manufacturing. Engineering Interns will work under the supervision of our Department Managers to develop implement and maintain our systems to meet business objectives and goals. You will be immersed in strategic projects to bring value to our business and gain knowledge of our manufacturing process. We provide intentional coaching and mentorship to support you during your time with us and help you learn all areas of the business. We value diversity through collaborative teamwork and sharing experiences. Combining training and hands-on experience you will leave the internship with invaluable skills and industry knowledge. This will be a great addition to your resume and will give you professional experience to supplement your college education!

        • Partner with Clearwater Paper engineers to learn the paper-making process from creation to distribution
        • Identify areas of improvement through strategic projects
        • Collaborate with others including cross-functional leaders and team members

        What you will need

        To be successful in this position we are looking for candidates with the following:

        • Majoring in Chemical Electrical or Mechanical Engineering with a 3.0 overall GPA
        • High attention to detail with strong organizational troubleshooting and analytical skills
        • Effective oral and written communication skills leadership experience and self-motivation
        • Industrial Environment subject to extreme heat and cold
        • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn in the mill environment
        • Noisy dusty and working around moving equipment

        Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including but not limited to H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Papers sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

        This role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected.


        Required Experience:

        Intern


        About Company

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        Clearwater Paper (NYSE: CLW) is a premier private brand tissue manufacturer and producer of high-quality paperboard products. Our products can provide more sustainable alternatives to those made from non-renewable resources. We are grounded in our core values of character, collaborat ... View more

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