About this role
<p><span style="color:#000000">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.</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"> </span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000">The co-op engineer will work with Electrical Engineers to perform tasks within the mill. Role is defined by the following:</span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"> </span></p> <ol> <li><span style="font-style:normal">Initial Training</span> <ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha"> <li><span style="font-style:normal">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.</span></li> <li><span style="font-style:normal">Duties</span> <ol style="list-style-type:lower-roman"> <li><span style="font-style:normal">Computer Aided Drafting – Provide layout and detailed drawings for Electrical, Instrumentation, and general engineering design.</span></li> <li><span style="font-style:normal">Document Management Support – Distribution, filing and maintenance of all drawings and associated documents.</span></li> <li><span style="font-style:normal">Complete all company safety training.</span></li> </ol> </li> </ol> </li> <li><span style="font-style:normal">Engineering Duties</span> <ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha"> <li><span style="font-style:normal">After completing initial training, the student will be assigned an Engineer to work with.</span></li> <li><span style="font-style:normal">Assist engineer in planning and implementing projects to improve production efficiency.</span></li> <li><span style="font-style:normal">Assist others with special projects and presentations when requested.</span></li> </ol> </li> <li><span style="font-style:normal">Knowledge, Skills and Experience:</span> <ol style="list-style-type:lower-alpha"> <li><span style="font-style:normal">Microsoft Word and Excel experience required.</span></li> <li><span style="font-style:normal">Experience with Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, Microsoft FrontPage, Autodesk ACAD, and Autodesk Inventor is desirable.</span></li> <li><span style="font-style:normal">Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with other people in a respectful, consistent and fair manner.</span></li> <li><span style="font-style:normal">Good organizing, planning and coordinating abilities.</span></li> <li><span style="font-style:normal">Creativity in creating new methods of displaying and presenting documentation in the forms of drawings, pictures, text and combinations of all of these.</span></li> <li><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color:black">Must have a valid driver's license with a demonstrated safe driving record.</span></li> </ol> </li> </ol> <p><span style="color:#000000"> </span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000">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. </span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000"> </span></p> <p><span style="color:#000000">Students interested should have completed a minimum of 2 years in an accredited engineering program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. <span style="color:#000000"><span style="color:#000000">Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and transcripts.</span></span></span></p>