2026 Spring Internship - Full-Time - Mine Engineering

Freeport McMoRan • Clifton, AZ

15d • $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 part-time or full-time paid positions that run during the school year. Apply Today! 

Candidates for this position may be eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship based on the following criteria:

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 an appropriate Mining Engineering discipline or related Engineering field; OR
• Recent graduate (having graduated within 12 months prior to internship start date) with a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in Mining Engineering or related Engineering field.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Possesses strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Highly accurate and detail oriented.
• Possesses strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating mining, mechanical, civil and other engineering projects to include developing a scope of work, generating cost estimate and preparing a project information package.
• Assist in evaluating current systems and processes and implement optimizations to improve efficiencies.
• Project work including project development, budgeting, engineering, purchasing, construction, cost control, quality controls and implementation.
• Develop engineering projects utilizing new technology to constantly upgrade and improve safety efficiencies, cost controls and protection of the environment.
• Promote and initiate positive employee relations designed to facilitate teamwork and job satisfaction through participation.
• Participate with operating and maintenance departments in problem solving efforts to improve safety, efficiencies, cost controls, and protection of the environment.
• Assist operating and maintenance departments in the implementation of new technology.
• Intern may be assigned to Long Range Planning, Short Range Planning, Ore Control, Surveying, Technical Support, or Geology.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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