Electrical Engineering Co-op

Sappi, Cloquet Operations, is looking for an energetic, self-motivated Electrical Engineering student to fill a Co-op position available in the Engineering Department. This full-time paid co-op is a nine month co-op opportunity starting in January 2026.

The co-op engineer will work with Electrical Engineers to perform tasks within the mill. Role is defined by the following:

• Initial Training
  • Goal is to learn about and provide CAD drafting services, document management support, as required under the supervision of the Lead Project Engineer and/or Lead Designer.
  • Duties
    • Computer Aided Drafting - Provide layout and detailed drawings for Electrical, Instrumentation, and general engineering design.
    • Document Management Support - Distribution, filing and maintenance of all drawings and associated documents.
    • Complete all company safety training.
• Engineering Duties
  • After completing initial training, the student will be assigned an Engineer to work with.
  • Assist engineer in planning and implementing projects to improve production efficiency.
  • Assist others with special projects and presentations when requested.
• Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
  • Microsoft Word and Excel experience required.
  • Experience with Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, Microsoft FrontPage, Autodesk ACAD, and Autodesk Inventor is desirable.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with other people in a respectful, consistent and fair manner.
  • Good organizing, planning and coordinating abilities.
  • Creativity in creating new methods of displaying and presenting documentation in the forms of drawings, pictures, text and combinations of all of these.
  • Must have a valid driver's license with a demonstrated safe driving record.

The pulp and paper industry has much to offer the Electrical Engineering student. This is a great opportunity to gain real-world engineering experience while contributing to Sappi’s objectives and success.

Students interested should have completed a minimum of 2 years in an accredited engineering program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and transcripts.

Sappi, Cloquet Operations, is looking for an energetic, self-motivated Electrical Engineering student to fill a Co-op position available in the Engineering Department. This full-time paid co-op is a nine month co-op opportunity starting in January 2026.

The co-op engineer will work with Electrical Engineers to perform tasks within the mill. Role is defined by the following:

• Initial Training
  • Goal is to learn about and provide CAD drafting services, document management support, as required under the supervision of the Lead Project Engineer and/or Lead Designer.
  • Duties
    • Computer Aided Drafting - Provide layout and detailed drawings for Electrical, Instrumentation, and general engineering design.
    • Document Management Support - Distribution, filing and maintenance of all drawings and associated documents.
    • Complete all company safety training.
• Engineering Duties
  • After completing initial training, the student will be assigned an Engineer to work with.
  • Assist engineer in planning and implementing projects to improve production efficiency.
  • Assist others with special projects and presentations when requested.
• Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
  • Microsoft Word and Excel experience required.
  • Experience with Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, Microsoft FrontPage, Autodesk ACAD, and Autodesk Inventor is desirable.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with other people in a respectful, consistent and fair manner.
  • Good organizing, planning and coordinating abilities.
  • Creativity in creating new methods of displaying and presenting documentation in the forms of drawings, pictures, text and combinations of all of these.
  • Must have a valid driver's license with a demonstrated safe driving record.

The pulp and paper industry has much to offer the Electrical Engineering student. This is a great opportunity to gain real-world engineering experience while contributing to Sappi’s objectives and success.

Students interested should have completed a minimum of 2 years in an accredited engineering program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and transcripts.