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Westrock

Staff Eng, Proj Engineering

Stevenson, AL · On-site

... Project Engineer Locations AL Stevenson Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 06-May-2026 ... The Stevenson Mill is a complex, fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility with two ...

Westrock

Supv, Mfg Ops

West Point, VA · On-site

$82K - $137K/yr

... Title Paper Mill Shift Supervisor Locations VA West Point Mill Employment Type Full Time Date ... Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field with 3+ years relevant experience or High School ...

Westrock

Eng II, Process Eng

Dublin, GA · On-site

... Full Time Date Posted 13-Jul-2026 Relocation Support Yes Description & Requirements Smurfit ... chemical engineering, recycled paper, recycle mill, paper mill, OCC, process improvement, data ...

International Paper

Safety Engineer

Vicksburg, MS

$69K - $92K/yr

Salaried Full-Time Physical Location : 3737 Hwy 3 Redwood, MS 39156 This position is responsible ... International Paper's Vicksburg Mill employs up to 400 team members, not including contractors.

Westrock

Staff Eng, Proj Engineering

Stevenson, AL · On-site

... Engineer - Electrical Locations AL Stevenson Employment Type Full Time Date Posted 11-May-2026 ... The Stevenson Mill is a complex, fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility with two ...

Sofidel

PM Process Engineer

Broken Arrow, OK

Oversee key aspects of the paper mill, including vendor selection, chemical trials, and new ... Bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp and Paper, or related field; relevant ...

Sofidel

PM Process Engineer

Broken Arrow, OK · On-site

Oversee key aspects of the paper mill, including vendor selection, chemical trials, and new ... Bachelor's or advanced degree in Chemical Engineering, Pulp and Paper, or related field; relevant ...

International Paper

Capital Project Engineer

Pine Hill, AL · On-site

$89K - $118K/yr

Salaried Full-Time Physical Location : Pine Hill Mill (Pine Hill, AL) The Job You Will Perform ... International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans ...

Sappi

Mill Reserve / Production Operator

Cloquet, MN · On-site

$29.33/hr

This is a full-time bargaining unit position, with a starting wage of $29.33 /hour offering a full ... Experience working in a physically demanding role and/or in an industrial manufacturing/paper mill ...

Sonoco

Electrical Technician

Richmond, VA

$35.51/hr

Examples include paper machine speed and torque drives, power plant feedwater drives, and mill bridge crane drives. * Programmable Logic Controllers, including communication software and HMI controls.

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As of Jul 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time paper mill engineer in the United States is $89,183.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $109,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Paper Mill Engineer vs Paper Mill Technician?

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CredentialsBachelor's degree in engineering or related fieldTechnical diploma or associate degree
Work EnvironmentDesign, oversee, and optimize mill operationsOperate and maintain machinery on the production floor
Employer & Industry UsageManufacturers, engineering firms, large paper millsPaper mills, manufacturing plants, maintenance companies

Full Time Paper Mill Engineers focus on designing, improving, and managing mill processes, requiring engineering degrees. Paper Mill Technicians handle daily equipment operation and maintenance, often with technical diplomas. Both roles are essential in paper manufacturing but differ in responsibilities and qualifications.

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Staff Eng, Proj Engineering

Staff Eng, Proj Engineering

Westrock

Stevenson, AL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

General Information
Job ID
ATR61795
Posting Job Title
Senior Mechanical Project Engineer
Locations
AL Stevenson
Employment Type
Full Time
Date Posted
06-May-2026
Relocation Support
No
Description & Requirements
Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Project / Sr. Project Engineer manages and completes numerous projects that span multiple engineering disciplines and mill operating areas. This position manages and supports the implementation of capital projects within the mill as well as supporting the mill reliability and improvement efforts. The position requires strong project management and technical skills to coordinate different disciplines within the Engineering department, Operations, Maintenance, consulting engineers, and vendors. This position is located onsite at the Stevenson, AL paper mill.
The Stevenson Mill is a complex, fully integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility with two machines that manufacture corrugated medium from both hardwood virgin fiber and OCC and is one of North America's largest semi-chemical pulp and paper mill. Stevenson, Alabama is centrally located between Chattanooga, Tennessee and Huntsville, Alabama. This is a unionized facility with approximately 418 employees.
HOW YOU WILL IMPACT SMURFIT WESTROCK:
  • Manage and complete maintenance repair projects during annual shutdowns
  • Provide engineering expertise to Operations and Maintenance departments to help resolve various operating problems
  • Perform capital project development and execution that satisfies the promised scope, budget, objectives, and schedule while meeting all safety and environmental expectations.

  • Develop capital projects in established phases so that all aspects of the project are thoroughly evaluated, and project risk is identified
  • Lead projects through all phases of the project life cycle including business planning, scope development/technical alternative analysis, project planning, design, construction, and setting up critical recommended spares as storeroom stocked items.
  • Forecast capital spending for each project
  • Support document controls including checking drawings in and out of the system and transmitting documents; coordinate development of drawings and specifications

  • Coordinate with the different disciplines within the Engineering Department on assigned projects
  • Initiate purchase requisitions for equipment, labor, and materials for assigned capital and repair projects.
  • Manage the direction of consultants, contractors, and maintenance work associated with assigned capital and repair projects.
  • May have additional duties to support Operations and Maintenance personnel and departments in operating areas of the mill on nights, weekends, and holidays

  • Mentor Engineering Co-ops to sustain the technical company workforce and to increase the engineering department's productivity.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  • 4 - 10 years of capital project experience in heavy industrial or process industries, Pulp and Paper experience preferred
  • Strong analytical, technical, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and use problem solving tools
  • Competency in project management tools and software, such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project, and process historical data software (PI Vision).

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Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

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