2027 Summer Internship - Civil Engineering

Freeport-McMoRan • New Orleans, LA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Freeport-McMoRan is hiring a temporary, full-time Civil Engineering intern for its 2027 summer internship program. Interns are typically employed from May through August and work under close supervision with engineering employees. The role supports engineering tasks ranging from data entry and revising existing drawings to designing small engineering projects. The intern assembles data, uses computer programs to help solve engineering problems, and assists with recommendations, specifications, equipment and material evaluations, and project documentation. The intern may also work as part of a survey or GPS mapping crew and perform other duties as required.

The internship is based at Freeport-McMoRan’s Collaboration Hub in New Orleans, Louisiana. The program is intended for full-time students enrolled at an accredited four-year university or recent graduates in North America. Eligible foreign nationals may be considered for visa sponsorship subject to business needs, performance and safety expectations, and site approval.

The estimated pay range is $29.00–$36.00 per hour, with individual pay based on education level and relevant experience. Freeport-McMoRan offers hands-on experience, meaningful projects, exposure to business operations across North America sites, technical and analytical skill development, mentorship, and professional development opportunities. Applicants must be able to understand, apply, and communicate work and safety instructions in English, multitask, work under pressure, and meet time-sensitive deadlines. The role requires regular standing, sitting, manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and seeing; occasional lifting of objects up to 30 pounds. Pre-employment and ongoing random drug testing apply as permitted by state law.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a closely related engineering field; or be a recent graduate within 12 months before the internship start date with a bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Initiative and organizational skills, and 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.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to regularly stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, talk, hear, and see, and occasionally lift objects up to 30 pounds.
• Must pass mandatory pre-employment drug testing and may be subject to ongoing random drug testing as permitted by applicable state laws.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineering employees under close supervision to carry out assigned tasks.
• Perform tasks that may include data entry, changes to existing engineering drawings, and design of small engineering projects.
• Assemble data and assist with problem-solving using basic theories and engineering fundamentals.
• Use computer programs to solve engineering problems.
• Assist with the review, investigation, and development of recommendations for small and medium-sized engineering projects.
• Assist with specification development or preparation and technical evaluation of equipment and material.
• Maintain accurate and current project documentation.
• May serve as a member of a survey or GPS mapping crew.
• 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 North America sites.
• Opportunity to develop and enhance technical and analytical skills.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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