Engineering Co-op

Domtar is seeking upcoming college freshman, sophomores, and juniors with a focus in Mechanical, Electrical, Paper Science or Chemical Engineering interested in growth development and sophisticated project assignments to join our co-op program in Plymouth, NC in 2026. In our Engineering Co-op Program, students will be part of a team that shapes the future of innovation in the Pulp and Paper industry. Our engineering co-op students help turn dreams into reality, bring world-class innovation to market and help design our next generation of amazing products that people touch every day. You’ll become fully integrated into one of our U.S. mills, engaged in site tours, work directly with executives and management and have assigned mentors to maximize the learning experience. Our platform provides opportunity for hard working individuals to propel themselves into an Entry Level Engineering role upon graduation. Career advancement at Domtar exists in operations, maintenance, quality assurance, product development, wastewater treatment, environmental and safety operations. Co-op programs run during the Fall or Spring semester and require 40 hours per week. Based on the mill location, Co-op program durations may vary and could be modified to support a shorter or longer program to meet school requirements. Domtar compensates their co-op’s with competitive hourly rates.