Mechanical Engineering Internship - Fall 2026 - Atlanta, GA

Your Job

Georgia-Pacific is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Engineering Intern to join our growing Internal Engineering team in Atlanta, GA.

This is an exciting opportunity for a student who enjoys engineering design, problem-solving, and working on real-world projects in an industrial manufacturing environment.

As an intern, you will work alongside experienced engineers supporting capital projects, equipment upgrades, piping systems, and facility improvements across multiple manufacturing sites.

You will gain hands-on experience throughout the engineering project lifecycle-from field investigations and concept development to detailed design and construction support.

Our Team

At Georgia-Pacific, we are innovative, we manufacture products that make people's lives easier! We foster a culture that values integrity and compliance more than anything else and we encourage our employees to challenge the status quo.

What will you gain from this internship?


* Meaningful, hands-on experience working on engineering projects that directly impact manufacturing operations


* Exposure to industrial mechanical and piping design in a collaborative engineering environment


* Experience using advanced technologies such as Leica 3D laser scanning, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, and Plant 3D


* Opportunities to travel to manufacturing facilities and participate in field engineering activities


* Mentorship from experienced engineers and exposure to projects from concept through construction


* Potential consideration for future full-time engineering opportunities following graduation

If you are eager to apply your engineering knowledge, develop practical design skills, and work on challenging projects in a growing internal engineering organization, we encourage you to apply.

What You Will Do



* Assist with the mechanical design of equipment, piping systems, and facility improvements


* Create and modify engineering drawings using AutoCAD


* Support piping layouts and design using AutoCAD Plant 3D (experience is a plus, but not required)


* Participate in field visits to manufacturing facilities to verify existing conditions and collect engineering data


* Assist with engineering calculations, equipment selection, and technical documentation


* Work with Leica 3D laser scan data and point clouds to develop accurate engineering designs (training provided)


* Collaborate with mechanical engineers, project managers, operations, and maintenance personnel to develop practical engineering solutions


* Support capital projects from concept through construction

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)



* Currently enrolled in a Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's degree program at an accredited university


* Interest in mechanical design and industrial manufacturing


* Working knowledge of AutoCAD


* Valid driver's license


* Must travel to manufacturing facilities as needed


* Legal autho...