Intern/Co-op - Project Electrical Spring 2026

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

Responsibilities include:

Work with Project Engineers as a resource for capital projects.

Work on special projects assigned to assist engineers, teach responsibility, and improve communication.

Utilize computer software for P & ID drawing and assist in maintaining equipment files.

Educational Requirements/Qualifications:

Must be currently enrolled student majoring in Electrical Engineering and have completed the freshman year but not surpassed senior status at the following schools: Michigan Tech, Western Michigan, Ferris State, U of Michigan, Michigan State.

A minimum grade point average of 3.0/4.0 is required.

You must be eligible to work in the US on a full time basis.

Abilities/Skills:

Strong written, verbal, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential.

Candidate must display maturity and a high level of professionalism.

Employer Expectations:

The Co-op student must take ownership of his work.

The ability to work with other lab personnel, operators, and supervisors is a requirement.

A positive work attitude is essential.

Housing/Relocation Information for a Co-Op Intern:

PCA will reimburse the student for the move to their new housing upon starting the co-op and back to school at the end of their co-op.

Please apply to: www.Careers.PackagingCorp.com

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting salary for position: $27.00 - $30.00 per hour.

• Paid Holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision - and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.
• Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.
• Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.