2027 Summer Internship - Electrical Engineering

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. in New Orleans, LA, offers a 2027 Summer Internship in Electrical Engineering designed for full-time students and recent graduates. The role supports design reviews, maintenance, and automation tasks within a collaborative hub environment.

The internship provides hands-on project experience, exposure to regulatory requirements, and opportunities to develop technical and analytical skills while contributing to real-world engineering projects.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• Recent graduate within 12 months with a degree in Electrical Engineering or closely 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 in providing technical advice and guidance for designated engineering projects and programs at assigned site.
• Support Maintenance Division, Process Control, and Automation related systems.
• Assist in the review, investigation and development of appropriate recommendations regarding electrical engineering projects.
• Interact with internal and external electrical engineering resources.
• Participate in small to medium site construction, expansion or modification projects.

Education

Electrical Engineering degree (bachelor or higher)

Data analysis

Problem solving

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Title: 2027 Summer Internship - Electrical 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 general supervision, assists in providing technical advice and guidance for designated engineering projects and programs at assigned site.

• 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

What You Bring To Freeport

• Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in Electrical Engineering or closely related Engineering field; OR
• Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with a degree in Electrical Engineering or closely 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 $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