Project Engineering Co-op - Spring 2026 (Riverville Mill)

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

People * Customers * Trust

We are seeking resumes for Electrical Project Engineering Co-ops (Multiple Openings for Spring 2026) at our Gladstone, VA. Paper Mill.

Electrical Project Engineer Co-Op Responsibilities include:

• Work with the Project Engineering group to plan, develop, coordinate and direct assigned engineering projects to a successful completion
• Work with Project Engineers as a resource for capital projects.
• Work on special projects assigned to assist engineers, teach responsibility, and improve communication.
• Support mill through use of established electrical maintenance, reliability and engineering best practices and processes
• Utilize computer software for P&ID drawing and assist in maintaining equipment files.
• Collect data resulting from investigations and perform / obtain analyses up-date. Provide report with recommendations and conclusions.
• Will be required to work with other lab personnel, operators, and supervisors.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a student in good standing with the University
• Currently enrolled majoring in Electrical Engineering or equivalent applicable engineering program
• The student will have either completed the Freshman year or will have completed the Freshman year when co-op begins
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required
• Must pass a drug screen
• Must be eligible to work in the US full-time.
• Express interest in Pulp and Paper Manufacturing as a career.

The successful candidate must possess the following Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to be able to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multi-task, and build sound relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to exhibit excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
• Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem-solving, ambiguity, and change
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to read and understand technical correspondence, memos, instructions, and reports.

PAY & BENEFITS:
Salary Range:

$30.00 hr. Seniors

$29.00 hr. Juniors

$27.00 hr. Sophomores

$25.00 hr. Freshmen

$1000.00 Monthly Housing Stipend

1.5 pay over 40 hours in a week

Reimbursement of Relocation to and from co-op assignment

Medical Insurance if eligible

401k with company matching

Retirement Savings Plan

Educational Assistance Program

11 paid holidays

Vacation Time

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.