About the role#
The Water Management Process Engineering Intern supports technical work related to site water systems, water balance modeling, and process water management. This is a full-time, paid internship for Summer 2027. You will work in a hybrid capacity, contributing to projects that support safe and efficient operations while collaborating with site operations, maintenance, environmental, and engineering teams.
What you'll do#
- Collect, organize, and analyze operational water data such as flows, volumes, storage levels, water quality, and weather information.
- Support the development, calibration, and documentation of site water balance models.
- Assist with water supply, conservation, and process water improvement projects.
- Participate in field inspections to verify water infrastructure, monitoring locations, and operating conditions.
- Prepare calculations, figures, maps, dashboards, and technical summaries to communicate findings.
- Evaluate process water circuits, including water use, recycle, and reuse opportunities.
- Apply standard engineering methods while following safety requirements.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment at an accredited four-year university in Civil, Environmental, Chemical, or Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- Recent graduates who earned their degree within 12 months of the internship start date are also eligible.
- Completed coursework in engineering mathematics, fluid mechanics, hydrology, hydraulics, or process engineering.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Strong ability to organize data, perform engineering calculations, and document results accurately.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work safely and collaborate in a team environment.
- Preferred qualifications include experience with GoldSim, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Power BI, or PI System tools, as well as previous experience in mining, industrial water management, or manufacturing.
Location & details#
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Visa sponsorship is available for qualified candidates.
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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