Mine Engineering Internship - Paid, Mentorship & Growth

Freeport-McMoRan Inc.; Arizona, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. offers a 2026 Fall Internship for Mine Engineering, designed for full-time students and recent grads in North America. Internships may be part-time or full-time and are paid, with visa sponsorship possible in some cases.

You will assist in engineering projects across mining, mechanical, civil disciplines, and participate in process improvements to enhance safety and efficiency. Successful candidates are enrolled in a Mining Engineering program, proficient in MS Office, and

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in Mining Engineering or related field.
• Recent graduate (within 12 months) with a degree in Mining Engineering or 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 with a variety of engineering projects to support operations, including layout, design, and data collection.
• Coordinate mining, mechanical, civil and other projects: scope of work, cost estimate, project package.
• Evaluate current systems and processes; implement optimizations for efficiency.
• Support project development, budgeting, purchasing, cost control, and quality controls.
• Develop projects using new technology to upgrade safety and environmental protections.
• Promote positive employee relations to facilitate teamwork and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with operating and maintenance departments on problem solving for safety and efficiency.
• Support implementation of new technology and possible rotations into Long/Short Range Planning, Ore Control, Surveying, Tech Support, or Geology.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Enrolled student

Data analysis

Oral and written communication

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Initiative

Organizational skills

Education

Mining Engineering degree

Related Engineering field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. offers a 2026 Fall Internship for Mine Engineering, designed for full-time students and recent grads in North America. Internships may be part-time or full-time and are paid, with visa sponsorship possible in some cases.

You will assist in engineering projects across mining, mechanical, civil disciplines, and participate in process improvements to enhance safety and efficiency. Successful candidates are enrolled in a Mining Engineering program, proficient in MS Office, and