2027 Summer Internship - Electrical Engineering

Freeport-McMoRan • New Orleans, LA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Freeport-McMoRan is hiring a temporary, full-time Electrical Engineering intern for its 2027 summer internship program. Interns are full-time students at accredited four-year universities or recent graduates in North America. Internship positions usually run from May through August and are paid. The position is based at the company’s Collaboration Hub in New Orleans, Louisiana, an office location supporting global groups and equipped with meeting, dining, and collaboration spaces.

Under general supervision, the intern assists with technical advice and guidance for engineering projects and programs at the assigned site. The work supports Maintenance Division, Process Control, and Automation systems, and includes reviewing electrical engineering projects, developing recommendations, working with internal and external electrical engineering resources, and participating in site construction, expansion, or modification projects. The intern also develops working knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal regulations and performs other duties as required.

The estimated pay range is $29.00–$36.00 per hour. Individual rates depend on education level and relevant experience. The role may be eligible for immigration work visa sponsorship, subject to business needs and other stated conditions. Freeport-McMoRan requires pre-employment drug testing and ongoing random drug testing as permitted by applicable state laws.

Requirements

• Be currently enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering field, or be a recent graduate (within 12 months before the internship start date) with such a degree.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Have strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Be highly accurate and detail-oriented.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrate initiative, organizational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Be able to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment.
• Be able to understand, apply, and communicate verbal and written work- and safety-related instructions, procedures, job assignments, and applicable safety standards in English.
• Be able to multitask, work under pressure, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Regularly stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, talk, hear, and see while performing job duties; occasionally lift objects weighing up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Support Maintenance Division, Process Control, and Automation-related systems.
• Assist in reviewing and investigating electrical engineering projects and developing appropriate recommendations.
• Interact frequently with internal and external electrical engineering resources.
• Participate in small-to-medium site construction, expansion, or modification projects.
• Develop working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations relevant to the assignment.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Paid internship.
• Hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects and initiatives that drive organizational impact.
• 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