2026 Summer Internship Geotechnical Engineering & Water Resources Civil Engineering - Site Locations

Freeport McMoRan • Phoenix, AZ

21d • $28 - $35

About The Position

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing internship opportunities that recognize excellence and encourage safe production with a culture supported by our core values. You'll be part of a collaborative environment, gaining the skills and experience to set you on the path to a successful future. Our internship program is designed for full-time students currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university and recent graduates in North America. These are temporary full-time paid positions that usually run from May through August. Apply Today! This position may be eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship: A foreign national working in a full-time status on an F-1 visa may be considered for H-1B visa sponsorship based on business needs, meeting company performance and safety expectations and with site approval. A foreign national working in a full-time status may be considered for employment-based permanent residency sponsorship, based on business needs, completion of six (6) months of employment, meeting company performance and safety expectations and with site approval. Interns are assigned to various locations in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Iowa, supporting our business in a variety of disciplines. What You Will DoUnder close supervision, the Geotechnical (Civil) Engineer Intern applies the sciences of soil mechanics, hydrology, hydrogeology, hydraulics, slope stability analysis, and related disciplines to assist with completing technical functions and/or projects related to safe and efficient tailings storage facilities (TSFs), agglomerated heap leach pads (HLPs), and/or water dams.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in Civil Engineering or closely related field; OR
• Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Highly accurate and detail oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, organizational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to understand, apply and communicate verbal and written work and safety-related instructions, procedures, job assignments and applicable safety standards in English.
• Must be able to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree student in Geotechnical Engineering or Civil Engineering (with emphasis on Water Resources or Environmental or Geotechnical sub-disciplines).
• Registered Engineering Intern (EI) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT); passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.
• Knowledge of geotechnical instrumentation installation, operation and monitoring systems and associated data.
• Knowledge of geotechnical cross sections and stratigraphy development (AutoCAD or MineSight) Knowledge of geotechnical site investigations including drilling and Cone Penetrometer Testing (CPT).
• Knowledge of soil characterization, interpretation of geotechnical lab tests, and geotechnical engineering analysis.
• Knowledge of Water Resources Engineering (Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Hydraulics, Sediment Transport) Knowledge of hydro modeling tools such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, MIKE-11.
• Knowledge of GoldSim software fro application in water balance Ability to use ArcGIS tools for data visualization and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with TSF, HLP and/or water dam related maintenance or planning projects.
• Monitor geotechnical instruments to collect and analyze associated data.
• Support field investigation program drilling, Cone Penetrometer Testing (CPT), etc.
• Generate cross section with pore pressures or other relevant data.
• Perform field inspections of slopes and operating conditions Create and maintain reports.
• Support field data collection and verification for water management Support water balance modeling tasks.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects and initiatives that drive impact across the organization.
• Exposure to various aspects of business operations across our North America sites.
• Ability to develop and enhance technical and analytical skills.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern