2027 Summer Internship - Mine Engineering - Hybrid

Freeport McMoRan • Phoenix, AZ

2d • $29 - $36 • Hybrid

About The Position

Freeport-McMoRan is hiring a temporary, full-time summer intern to support engineering projects and operations. Under general supervision, the intern assists with conventional to complex engineering work, including layout and design, specification development and preparation, new product evaluation, and data collection. Assignments may involve Long Range Planning, Short Range Planning, Ore Control, Surveying, Technical Support, or Geology.

The internship generally runs from May through August and is designed for full-time students at accredited four-year universities and recent graduates in North America. The hybrid program combines virtual work with regular in-person collaboration at the Phoenix Collaboration Hub and/or site locations. Interns are expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance—60 miles one-way—of the company’s corporate offices; those living farther away must relocate and may be eligible for travel and housing assistance. The role may be eligible for immigration work visa sponsorship subject to business needs, performance and safety expectations, and site approval.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in Mining Engineering or a related Engineering field, or be a recent graduate who graduated within 12 months before the internship start date with such a degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Initiative, 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 meet the physical demands of regularly standing, sitting, demonstrating manual dexterity, talking, hearing, and seeing, and occasionally lifting objects up to 30 pounds.
• Must complete mandatory pre-employment drug testing and may be subject to ongoing random drug testing as permitted by applicable state laws.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating mining, mechanical, civil, and other engineering projects, including developing scopes of work, generating cost estimates, and preparing project information packages.
• Assist in evaluating current systems and processes and implementing optimizations to improve efficiency.
• Support project development, budgeting, engineering, purchasing, construction, cost control, quality control, and implementation.
• Develop engineering projects using new technology to improve safety, efficiency, cost control, and environmental protection.
• Promote positive employee relations and teamwork through participation.
• Participate with operating and maintenance departments in problem-solving efforts to improve safety, efficiency, cost control, and environmental protection.
• Assist operating and maintenance departments in implementing new technology.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Travel and housing assistance may be available for interns required to relocate.
• 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