2026 Fall Internship - Full Time - Mine Engineering

Freeport McMoRan Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. offers a 2026 Fall Internship for Mine Engineering, designed for full-time students and recent grads in North America. Internships may be part-time or full-time and are paid, with visa sponsorship possible in some cases.

You will assist in engineering projects across mining, mechanical, civil disciplines, and participate in process improvements to enhance safety and efficiency. Successful candidates are enrolled in a Mining Engineering program, proficient in MS Office, and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Recent graduate (within 12 months) with a degree in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Proficient in 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 with a variety of engineering projects to support operations, including layout, design, and data collection.
• Coordinate mining, mechanical, civil and other projects: scope of work, cost estimate, project package.
• Evaluate current systems and processes; implement optimizations for efficiency.
• Support project development, budgeting, purchasing, cost control, and quality controls.
• Develop projects using new technology to upgrade safety and environmental protections.
• Promote positive employee relations to facilitate teamwork and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with operating and maintenance departments on problem solving for safety and efficiency.
• Support implementation of new technology and possible rotations into Long/Short Range Planning, Ore Control, Surveying, Tech Support, or Geology.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Enrolled student

Data analysis

Oral and written communication

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Initiative

Organizational skills

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Related Engineering field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: 2026 Fall Internship - Full Time - Mine Engineering

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 part-time or full-time paid positions that run during the school year.

This position may be eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship:

• 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.

What You Will Do

Under general supervision, assists 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 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 You Bring To Freeport

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer:

• The estimated pay range for this role is currently $28.25-$35.25/hour. Individual pay rates will be based on level of education and relevant experience.
• 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 We Require:

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer