Hybrid Summer Internship - Environmental Engineering/Science

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid internship

Travel & housing assistance

Paid summer internship

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is offering a 2027 Summer Internship in Environmental Engineering/Science, a paid, full-time opportunity running May–August with a hybrid work arrangement in New Orleans.

The program welcomes current four-year university students or recent grads in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science, with support for travel/housing if needed and no visa sponsorship. The role provides hands-on environmental project support, monitoring equipment operation, data collection, and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time at a four-year university pursuing a degree in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science.
• Recent graduate (within 12 months) with a degree in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science or closely related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Possesses strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Highly accurate and detail oriented with strong communication skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support and guidance for environmental projects and programs at assigned site.
• Assists in installation, operation, and maintenance of environmental and emission monitoring instruments and testing equipment.
• Operates and monitors sampling and data gathering equipment.
• Assists with hazardous waste site inspections and recommends actions in compliance with regulations.
• Ensures proper labeling of solid waste and hazardous materials.
• Monitors solid waste sites and reclamation activities.
• Maintains current knowledge of site environmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Data analysis

Verbal & written communication

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Pursuing Environmental Eng/Science degree

Recent graduate within 12 months in Environmental Eng/Science

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. is offering a 2027 Summer Internship in Environmental Engineering/Science, a paid, full-time opportunity running May–August with a hybrid work arrangement in New Orleans.

The program welcomes current four-year university students or recent grads in Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science, with support for travel/housing if needed and no visa sponsorship. The role provides hands-on environmental project support, monitoring equipment operation, data collection, and