Geomechanical Engineering Intern — Site Locations

Freeport-McMoRan; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan offers a full-time paid internship for current four-year university students or recent graduates in North America, typically May through August. Interns are assigned to sites in Arizona and other states, supporting mining engineering and geomechanics projects.

Under supervision, you will collect rock mass data, assist with pit slope and underground design, and participate in monitoring and data interpretation.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in Mining Engineering, Geomechanical Engineering or closely related Engineering field.
• Recent graduate within 12 months with a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in Mining Engineering, Geomechanical 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.

Responsibilities

• Rock mass data acquisition and interpretation Deterministic and numerical engineering analysis.
• Pit slope and underground excavation design.
• Communication and simplification of design concepts.
• Design, operation, and interpretation of stability monitoring systems/data Research/optimization of Geomechanical systems, and continuous improvement Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Mining Engineering

Geomechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan offers a full-time paid internship for current four-year university students or recent graduates in North America, typically May through August. Interns are assigned to sites in Arizona and other states, supporting mining engineering and geomechanics projects.

Under supervision, you will collect rock mass data, assist with pit slope and underground design, and participate in monitoring and data interpretation.