Engineering & Engineering Technology Student Internship - Summer 2026

JD Irving • Dixfield, ME

74d

About The Position

Irving Forest Products, Inc. is seeking motivated Electrical, Mechanical, Power, or Civil Engineering (or Engineering Technology) students for summer internship positions. These temporary full-time positions will run from mid-May to mid-August and offer a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the forest products industry. Interns will learn about the industry from the ground up, develop leadership and business skills, and work with a dynamic team. Each term spent with the company is designed to be challenging and rewarding, contributing to the intern's resume and professional growth.

Requirements

• Completion of 1st year of post-secondary education
• Good academic standing

Responsibilities

• Identify safety equipment, locations and procedures in case of an emergency
• Participate in behavioral based safety programs
• Engage and execute a visual standards project during their term
• Manage an efficient operation
• Manage maintenance technicians to help complete projects under the guidance of the maintenance manager
• Collaborate with maintenance team to execute on several small scale improvement projects
• Take direction from the maintenance department supervision to execute on daily management activities
• Understand the Irving Way and the importance of vertical integration
• Gain an understanding of the different facets of the facilities and their importance
• Learn how to use Enterprise One system to execute maintenance coordinating processes
• Understand the importance of providing an A+ product to customers and how it affects the business
• Implement effective time management skills
• See through a project/multiple projects that will help the plan grow regarding safety and efficiency
• Investigate and resolve small production related deviations and engage in action to improve or repair gaps
• Learn to communicate effectively with vendors/contractors, obtain quotes, and make business decisions to benefit the plant
• Communicate effectively with leadership and present ideas/problems along with potential solutions
• Identify potential roadblocks ahead of time and potential solutions to progress beyond them
• Direct small crews at times
• Present ideas effectively to leadership
• Develop a short presentation to deliver to the Plant Manager and Maintenance Manager on accomplishments and learning over the summer

Benefits

• Uniforms
• Housing Stipend
• End of Season Incentive Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees