2027 Summer Internship - Mechanical Engineering - Site Locations

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

Interns are assigned to various locations in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas, and Iowa, supporting our business in a variety of disciplines. What You Will Do Under general supervision, performs project work that will consist of field work and data collection and analysis.

Assembles data and assists with problem-solving requiring basic theories and engineering fundamentals Utilizes computer programs to solve engineering problems Assists with layout and design of routine small and medium-sized engineering projects Assists with specification development or preparation Assists with technical evaluation of equipment and material Assists with maintaining accurate and current project documentation May perform as a member of a survey or GPS mapping crew Assist in coordinating