About the role#
This internship provides hands-on exposure to geotechnical and water resources engineering within a mining environment. You will work under supervision to apply principles of soil mechanics, hydrology, hydrogeology, and slope stability analysis to support the operation of tailings storage facilities, heap leach pads, and water dams. This is a temporary, full-time, paid position for Summer 2027.
What you'll do#
- Assist with geotechnical and water management projects.
- Support monitoring programs by collecting and analyzing data from instrumentation systems.
- Participate in field investigations, including drilling programs, Cone Penetrometer Testing, test pits, and sampling.
- Create cross sections, maps, and engineering figures using survey and geological data.
- Conduct field inspections of slopes, embankments, drainage systems, and ponds.
- Support beach profiling, bathymetric surveys, and drone surveys for quality assurance.
- Assist with water balance modeling and field data verification.
- Prepare technical inspection reports and presentation materials.
- Collaborate with site operations, engineering, and environmental teams.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in a bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a related field, or graduation within 12 months of the internship start date.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MineSight, Power BI, or GIS software.
- Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and follow safety procedures in active mining environments.
- Initiative, organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure.
- Preferred: Master’s degree students with a focus on Geotechnical or Water Resources, or those who hold an Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
- Preferred: Knowledge of hydro-modeling tools like HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, or GoldSim, and experience with geotechnical site investigations.
Location & details#
- Location: Tucson, Arizona.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- This role is eligible for immigration work visa sponsorship based on business needs and performance.
- You must live within 50 miles of the Tucson office or be willing to relocate.
About Freeport-McMoRan
Freeport-McMoRan is a mining company based in Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 1834, it focuses on the production of copper, gold, and molybdenum. The company operates assets in North America, South America, and Indonesia. It employs over 10,001 people.
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