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Mechanical and Civil Engineering Co-op

Mechanical and Civil Engineering Co-op

Country:  United States
City:  Cloquet
State:  Minnesota
Location:  Mill Cloquet
Department:  Engineering
Posting date:  Jul 26, 2025

Sappi North America
Sappi Cloquet, established in 1898, produces high-quality graphic papers used in premium magazines, catalogs, books, direct mail and high-end print advertising for the fashion, automotive and travel industries, as well as speciality papers. Cloquet manufactures Verve, a dissolving pulp used for the textile and home goods markets. Energy saving and clean water initiatives at Cloquet have won environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

Sappi North America
Sappi Cloquet, established in 1898, produces high-quality graphic papers used in premium magazines, catalogs, books, direct mail and high-end print advertising for the fashion, automotive and travel industries, as well as speciality papers. Cloquet manufactures Verve, a dissolving pulp used for the textile and home goods markets. Energy saving and clean water initiatives at Cloquet have won environmental recognition, aligning with the mill's commitment to sustainability.

Sappi, Cloquet Operations, is looking for an energetic, self-motivated Mechanical or Civil 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 with potential start in January or June 2025.

 

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

 

The pulp and paper industry has much to offer the Mechanical and Civil Engineering student.  This is a great opportunity to gain real-world engineering experience while making a contribution 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. 

Sappi, Cloquet Operations, is looking for an energetic, self-motivated Mechanical or Civil 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 with potential start in January or June 2025.

 

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

 

The pulp and paper industry has much to offer the Mechanical and Civil Engineering student.  This is a great opportunity to gain real-world engineering experience while making a contribution 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. 

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salary is determined by a number of factors including the value of the job to the organization, market forces, internal equity and skills brought to the job.

Sappi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Sappi complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

HR Contact for Questions:
Name:  Danna Dahn
Email:  danna.skull@sappi.com
Telephone number:  (218) 879-0623

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