Why You Should Apply for This Internship  

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing internship opportunities that recognize excellence and encourage safe production with a culture supported by our core values. You'll be part of a collaborative environment, gaining the skills and experience to set you on the path to a successful future.

Our internship program is designed for full-time students currently enrolled at an accredited four-year university and recent graduates in North America. These are temporary full-time paid positions that usually run from May through August. Apply Today! 

This position may be eligible for Freeport-McMoRan immigration work visa sponsorship:

• A foreign national working in a full-time status on an F-1 visa may be considered for H-1B visa sponsorship based on business needs, meeting company performance and safety expectations and with site approval. 
• A foreign national working in a full-time status may be considered for employment-based permanent residency sponsorship, based on business needs, completion of six (6) months of employment, meeting company performance and safety expectations and with site approval.  

Where You Will Work   

Freeport-McMoRan is a leading international metals company with global headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support our operations in accounting and finance, human resources, health and safety, information technology, planning, engineering, and more. Our hybrid internship program allows interns to work virtually as well as come together in person regularly at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix and/or our site locations. Interns participating in our hybrid internship program will be expected to live within a reasonable commuting distance – 50 miles one-way – of the company’s corporate offices to ensure availability when meeting attendance/collaboration is needed. Interns living more than 50 miles away would be required to relocate and would be eligible for travel and housing assistance. 

What You Will Do

Under close supervision, the Water Resources (Civil) Engineer Intern applies the sciences of hydrology, hydrogeology, hydraulics, soil mechanics, and related disciplines to assist with completing technical functions and/or projects related to safe and efficient water and solution dams.

• Provide water management support related to the operation, and maintenance of mine water systems including process and storm water facilities
• Support development of operations maintenance and surveillance manuals
• Enhance knowledge base summary for water, stormwater and non-stormwater dams.
• Attend field inspections of stormwater facilities.
• Support field data collection and verification for water management
• Perform other duties as required.

What You Bring To Freeport

• Currently enrolled full-time at an accredited four-year university pursuing a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in Civil /Water Resources Engineering or closely related field; OR
• Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with a degree, bachelor’s or higher, in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Highly accurate and detail oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates initiative, organizational skills, and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree student in Civil Engineering or related engineering discipline (with emphasis on Water Resources or Environmental or Geotechnical sub-disciplines).
• Engineering Intern (EI) or equivalent designation, having passed the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Knowledge of Water Resources Engineering (Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Hydraulics, Sediment Transport)
• Knowledge of hydrology / hydraulics modeling tools such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, MIKE-11.
• Knowledge of GoldSim software for application in water balance
• Knowledge of geotechnical instrumentation installation, operation and monitoring systems and associated data.
• Knowledge of geotechnical cross sections and stratigraphy development Knowledge of geotechnical site investigations including drilling and Cone Penetrometer Testing (CPT).
• Knowledge of soil characterization, interpretation of geotechnical lab tests, and geotechnical engineering analysis.
• Ability to use ArcGIS, Power BI, and AutoCAD Civil 3D tools for data visualization and analysis.

What We Offer:

• The estimated pay range for this role is currently $29.00 - $36.00/hour. Individual pay rates will be based on level of education and relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects and initiatives that drive impact across the organization.
• Exposure to various aspects of business operations across our North America sites.
• Ability to develop and enhance technical and analytical skills.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.

What We Require:

• Ability to understand, apply and communicate verbal and written work and safety-related instructions, procedures, job assignments and applicable safety standards in English.
• Must be able to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, demonstrate manual dexterity, talk, hear, and see.
• Occasionally may be required to lift moderately heavy objects up to thirty (30) pounds during the workday.
• Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol free work environment through the use of mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going random drug testing as per applicable state laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Please be advised Freeport-McMoRan will never request payment for job-related expenses from applicants. If you receive any suspicious emails, please disregard them, and report the incident to HRSC@fmi.com.