2026 Fall Internship - Full Time - Mine Engineering

Freeport McMoRan • Clifton, AZ

8d • $28 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Freeport-McMoRan is offering internship opportunities for students and recent graduates to gain skills and experience in a collaborative environment. These are temporary, paid positions that run during the school year. The program is designed for full-time students enrolled in accredited four-year universities and recent graduates in North America. This position may be eligible for immigration work visa sponsorship (H-1B or permanent residency) based on business needs and performance.

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.
• 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.
• Work is in an office, mine, or manufacturing plant setting, which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity, moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, toxic chemicals, explosives, fumes or airborne particles.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, climb stairs and ladders, work on elevated platforms, talk, hear, and see.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the workday.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves, and any other protective equipment as required.
• 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

• Assist with a variety of conventional to complex engineering projects to support operations.
• Assist in layout and design, specification development and preparation, new product evaluation and data collection.
• Assist in coordinating mining, mechanical, civil and other engineering projects, including developing a scope of work, generating cost estimates, and preparing project information packages.
• Assist in evaluating current systems and processes and implement optimizations to improve efficiencies.
• Undertake project work including project development, budgeting, engineering, purchasing, construction, cost control, quality controls, and implementation.
• Develop engineering projects utilizing new technology to upgrade and improve safety efficiencies, cost controls, and environmental protection.
• Promote and initiate positive employee relations to facilitate teamwork and job satisfaction.
• Participate with operating and maintenance departments in problem-solving efforts to improve safety, efficiencies, cost controls, and environmental protection.
• Assist operating and maintenance departments in the implementation of new technology.
• May be assigned to Long Range Planning, Short Range Planning, Ore Control, Surveying, Technical Support, or Geology.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Paid positions
• Eligible for immigration work visa sponsorship (H-1B or permanent residency)
• 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