Senior Mechanical Project Engineer - Hybrid

Freeport McMoRan; New Orleans (LA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted insurance plans

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Freeport-McMoRan's New Orleans office in the Lower Garden District supports a hybrid work model with in-office collaboration for meetings and training. This role leads mechanical engineering projects, develops designs, and prepares technical documentation while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years (or 5+ years with a Master’s) of engineering experience, plus strong

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of engineering experience with lead or supervisory roles.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to research, analyze complex information and draw conclusions.
• Experience managing large or complex engineering projects.
• Strong communication, writing and presentation skills.
• PE certification or advanced degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, manage and execute engineering projects within time and cost constraints.
• Perform detailed design tasks, calculations, drawings and specs with records.
• Develop technical documentation and reports to support design decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and conduct design reviews.
• Model, simulate and analyze design components using engineering tools.
• Assist in resolving issues during construction and commissioning phases.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and continuous design improvements.

Skills

Engineering principles

Research & analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Leadership/Supervision

Caesar analysis

Database interfacing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

PE Certification preferred

Job description

Freeport-McMoRan's New Orleans office in the Lower Garden District supports a hybrid work model with in-office collaboration for meetings and training. This role leads mechanical engineering projects, develops designs, and prepares technical documentation while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, on-time delivery.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years (or 5+ years with a Master’s) of engineering experience, plus strong