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Project Engineer

Clearwater Paper Corporation
Augusta, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/24/2026
About Us

Clearwater Paper (NYSE: CLW) is a publicly held company and a premier independent supplier of paperboard packaging products to North American converters. Our team produces high-quality paperboard that provides sustainable packaging solutions for consumer goods and food service applications.

Job Summary

The Project Engineer is responsible for all mechanical and electrical related issues in projects as well as leading projects supporting two paper machines, power and recovery, pulp, woodyard, recaust, bleaching and sodium hypochlorite plant. Performs as a team member of various project teams where capital improvements have been identified against specific business issues. Also serves as a coordinator or clearing house of ideas for improvement techniques and implementation strategies.

Project Management

  • Lead assigned capital and major repair projects by developing cost estimates, schedules, budgets, and capital expenditure documentation
  • Prepare bid packages, evaluate proposals, administer contracts, review change orders, and coordinate vendors and contractors
  • Coordinate project installations while balancing operational requirements, project schedules, technical requirements, and safe work practices
  • Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and progress and maintain complete project records, drawings, and equipment documentation
  • Lead pre-startup safety reviews, project implementation, startup activities, and project closeout for assigned projects

Engineering Design

  • Verify and evaluate existing equipment layouts and dimensions to support engineering and design activities
  • Perform engineering analyses and make recommendations for equipment selection, optimization, and installation planning
  • Develop and review engineering calculations, detailed design drawings, and equipment installation documentation with limited supervision
  • Coordinate design activities with consultants, equipment manufacturers, vendors, and other project stakeholders to resolve technical issues
  • Review engineering drawings and equipment documentation for technical accuracy, constructability, and project requirements

Maintenance & Operations Assistance

  • Provide independent technical support to troubleshoot moderately complex equipment, facility, and operational issues
  • Research, evaluate, and recommend solutions to improve equipment reliability, maintainability, and operational performance
  • Coordinate contractor activities for maintenance work during planned equipment outages and address technical and execution issues
  • Develop engineering calculations, design drawings, and technical documentation to support maintenance installations and modifications
  • Collaborate with operations and maintenance employees to identify recurring issues, implement solutions, and improve safe and reliable equipment performance

Other duties as assigned

Education And Requirements

  • 2 years of experience in project engineering and engineering design
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks
  • Ability to support Process Safety Management (PSM) programs and related activities
  • Working knowledge of applicable construction and repair codes and standards, including ASME, API, NBIC, and NEC
  • Ability to understand and troubleshoot complex industrial systems and equipment
  • Proficiency in JDEdwards or similar enterprise systems

Total Rewards Details

We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience, offering a comprehensive total reward package. This position is eligible for our Incentive Plan. Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data. Actual offers account for internal equity and candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and geographic location. Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days. Our paid time off will include vacation days, personal days, and company holidays. For more on our compensation philosophy, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team at Talent.Acquisition@clearwaterpaper.com .

Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

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This role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected.

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