Civil Engineering Summer Internship - Paid & Mentorship

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. offers a 2027 Summer Internship in Civil Engineering, with placements at site locations across multiple states. The program targets full-time students or recent graduates, paid internship running May–August, and may include visa sponsorship based on business needs.

The internship emphasizes data entry, drawing changes, and small engineering project design under supervision, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience and professional development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Under close supervision, works closely with engineering employees to carry out assigned tasks.
• 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 review, investigation and development of recommendations for small/medium-sized projects.
• Assists with specification development or preparation, technical evaluation of equipment and material, and maintaining project documentation.
• May perform as a member of a survey or GPS mapping crew.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Written communication

Oral communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. offers a 2027 Summer Internship in Civil Engineering, with placements at site locations across multiple states. The program targets full-time students or recent graduates, paid internship running May–August, and may include visa sponsorship based on business needs.

The internship emphasizes data entry, drawing changes, and small engineering project design under supervision, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience and professional development.