2027 Summer Internship - Civil Engineering

Freeport McMoRan • New Orleans, LA

7d • $29 - $36 • Onsite

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. 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.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in Civil Engineering or closely related Engineering 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 Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• 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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, talk, hear, and see.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the workday.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable state laws.

Responsibilities

• Assembles data and assists with problem-solving requiring basic theories and engineering fundamentals.
• Utilizes computer programs to solve engineering problems.
• Assists in the review, investigation and development of appropriate recommendations for small and medium-sized engineering projects.
• Assists with specification development or preparation, technical evaluation of equipment and material, and maintaining accurate and current project documentation.
• May perform 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 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