Electrical Engineering Summer Internship: Hands-On

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

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.