2027 Summer Internship - Civil Engineering

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 3,995,000 - 4,959,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Mentorship and professional dev.

Exposure to North America operations

Competitive pay

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in New Orleans, LA, offers a 2027 Summer Internship in Civil Engineering for full-time students or recent graduates. The program runs May–August and may sponsor visa needs where applicable.

Responsibilities include assisting engineers with data entry, drawing changes, and small project design under supervision; develops skills in data analysis and problem solving.

Qualifications

• Full-time students enrolled at a four-year university or recent graduates in North America.
• Pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering or related field; shows strong academic record.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, assist with tasks alongside engineering staff.
• Data assembly and problem-solving using basic engineering theory.
• Use computer programs to address engineering problems.
• Assist in review and development of recommendations for small/medium projects.
• Assist with specification development, equipment evaluation, and project documentation.
• Possibly participate in survey or GPS mapping work.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Data analysis

MS Office

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Pursuing Civil Engineering degree

Recent graduate within 12 months

Tools

MS Office

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Title: 2027 Summer Internship - Civil 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 full-time paid positions that usually run from May through August.

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.

Where You Will Work

Our Collaboration Hub in the Warehouse District of New Orleans, Louisiana, serves as an important location for our global support groups, including investor relations, accounting and finance, engineering, marketing, human resources, communications, and information technology. The Hub is located inside a beautiful historic building and provides office space, meeting rooms, kitchen and dining space, phone booths, and technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration. New Orleans is a popular tourist destination known for its rich history, architecture, cultural arts, music, and cuisine. Many great hotels, galleries, restaurants, and museums are a short walk from the Hub.

What You Will Do

Under close supervision, works closely with engineering employees to carry out an array of assigned tasks. The tasks may range from data entry, making changes to existing engineering drawings to design of small engineering projects.

• Assembles data and assists with problem-solving requiring basic theories and engineering fundamentals.
• Utilizes computer programs to solve engineering problems.
• Assists in the review, investigation and development of appropriate recommendations for small and medium-sized engineering projects.
• Assists with specification development or preparation, technical evaluation of equipment and material, and maintaining accurate and current project documentation.
• May perform as a member of a survey or GPS mapping crew.
• 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 Civil Engineering or closely related Engineering field; OR
• Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Highly accurate and detail oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, organizational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer:

• The estimated pay range for this role is currently $29.00-$36.00/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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, talk, hear, and see.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the workday.
• 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

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