Electrical Engineer Co-Op

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

PCA is seeking an Electrical Engineer Co-Op at our mill in Tomahawk, WI. This is an opportunity to complete a 9-month term from January-August 2026 or May-December 2026.

Work with mill electrical engineers on the planning, designing, installation, and commissioning of electrical equipment. Some examples of equipment could include motors, motor control centers (MCCs), lighting, valves, buttons/switches, monitoring devices (sensors, cameras, etc.), instrumentation, etc.

Update AutoCAD drawings and create new drawings for new projects/equipment.

Lead and/or assist with project management. Projects may be strictly electrical equipment install/repair/replacement or be part of larger projects involving multiple engineering disciplines. Co-ops will need to communicate and coordinate with operations, contractors, and mill maintenance shops to ensure smooth project installation and startup. Project management will include monitoring costs, managing time restraints, and making sure things are done safely.

Basic Qualifications:

Working towards bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, AutoCAD and Project.

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Must be willing to work overtime, nights and weekends when needed.

Campus Visits

Miami University STEM Career & Internship Fair: Wednesday, September 10, 2025, from 12-4pm

University of Minnesota-Duluth STEM Fest: Thursday, September 11, 2025, 10:00am-2:00pm

UW-Madison Engineering & STEM Fair: Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 11:00am-5:00pm

Michigan Technological University Career Fair: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 11:00am-4:00pm

Western Michigan University Engineering Expo: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 4:30-6:30pm & Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 12-3:30pm

UW-Platteville Career Fair: Wednesday, September 24, 2025, from 3-6pm & Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 9am-12pm

University of Maine Info Session: Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 5pm

UW-Stevens Point PS & ChE Career Fair: Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 4-7pm

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

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