2025 Summer Internship - Project Engineering - Hybrid

Requisition ID: 135822

Location:

Phoenix, AZ, US, 85004-2121

Category: Intern

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Why You Should Apply For This Job:

**Why You Should Apply for This Internship**

_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._ **_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.

**Where You Will Work **

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international metals company with global headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support our operations in accounting and finance, human resources, health and safety, information technology, planning, engineering, and more. Our hybrid internship program allows interns to work virtually as well as come together in person regularly at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix and/or our site locations. Interns participating in our hybrid internship program will be expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance – 50 miles one-way – of the company’s corporate offices to ensure availability when meeting attendance/collaboration is needed. Interns living more than 50 miles away would be required to relocate and would be eligible for travel and housing assistance.

**Description**

Under general supervision, will perform project work assigned per department.

Below are samples of summer projects that interns will be assigned:

+ **Civil & Structural Engineering Include:**

+ Assist with the review on civil structural deliverables including drawings, study reports, engineering specifications submitted by consultant.

+ Facilitate smooth execution of projects by attending regular progress meetings with consultant, vendors and visiting construction site.

+ Assist engineering manager to organize the meetings and follow up with issues arise.

+ Review engineering calculations under the supervision of senior engineer assigned to the project.

+ Perform other duties as required.

+ **Control & Instrumentation Engineering Include:**

+ Assist with the review of P&I Drawings under the supervision of a senior engineer assigned to the project.

+ Review I & C specifications and data sheets under the supervision of a senior engineer assigned to the project.

+ Assist senior engineer to organize the meetings and follow up with issues arise.

+ Perform other duties as required.

+ **Electrical Engineering Include:**

+ Support Maintenance Division, Process Control, and Automation related systems

+ Assists in the review, investigation and development of appropriate recommendations regarding electrical engineering projects

+ Interacts on a frequent basis with internal and external electrical engineering resources

+ Participates on small to medium site construction, expansion or modification projects

+ Develop working knowledge of local, state and federal regulations appropriate to area of assignment

+ Perform other duties as required.

+ **Mechanical Engineering Include:**

+ Assembles data and assists with problem-solving requiring basic theories and engineering fundamentals

+ Utilizes computer programs to solve engineering problems

+ Review of general arrangements, process and instrumentation diagrams, process flow diagrams, piping and mechanical drawings, equipment lists, and other project related deliverables

+ Assists with layout and design of routine small and medium-sized engineering projects

+ Assist in coordinating mechanical and other engineering projects to include developing a scope of work, generating cost estimate and preparing a project information package

+ Perform other duties as required.

**Qualifications**

Minimum Requirements:

+ Full-time student currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university majoring in an appropriate Engineering discipline; OR

+ Recent college graduate having graduated within 12 months prior to internship start date with a degree in appropriate Engineering discipline

+ 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

+ Must be able to demonstrate our core values of honesty, fairness, respect, trust, and integrity

Criteria/Conditions:

+ Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English

+ Ability to communicate in English with respect to job assignments, job procedures, and applicable safety standards

+ Must be able to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet time-sensitive deadlines

+ 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

**Compensation:**

The estimated pay range for this role is currently $27.50 - $34.25/hour. Individual pay rates will be based on level of education and relevant experience.

**Safety/Work Conditions:**

Freeport-McMoRan has reviewed the jobs at its various office and operating sites and determined that many of these jobs require employees to perform essential job functions that pose a direct threat to the safety or health of the employees performing these tasks or others. Accordingly, the Company has designated the following positions as safety-sensitive:

+ Site-based positions, or positions which require unescorted access to site-based operational areas, which are held by employees who are required to receive MSHA, OSHA, DOT, HAZWOPER and/or Hazard Recognition Training; or

+ Positions which are held by employees who operate equipment, machinery, or motor vehicles in furtherance of performing the essential functions of their job duties, including operating motor vehicles while on Company business or travel (for this purpose “motor vehicles” includes Company owned or leased motor vehicles and personal motor vehicles used by employees in furtherance of Company business or while on Company travel); or

+ Positions which Freeport-McMoRan has designated as safety sensitive positions in the applicable job or position description and which upon further review continue to be designated as safety-sensitive based on an individualized assessment of the actual duties performed by a specifically identified employee.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability

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