[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Freeport-McMoRan jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/freeport-mcmoran/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Freeport-McMoRan · New Orleans, LA # 2027 Summer Internship - Electrical Engineering New Orleans, LA, US Early career $29.00-$36.00/hour Operations Listed on Freeport-McMoRan’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Freeport-McMoRan’s careers site →](https://jobs.fcx.com/job/New-Orleans-2027-Summer-Internship-Electrical-Engineering-LA-70130/1440180500/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Freeport-McMoRan](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/freeport-mcmoran/) / 2027 Summer Internship - Electrical Engineering ## Job description 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 Our Collaboration Hub in the Warehouse District of New Orleans, Louisiana, serves as an important location for our global support groups, including investor relations, accounting and finance, engineering, marketing, human resources, communications, and information technology. The Hub is located inside a beautiful historic building and provides office space, meeting rooms, kitchen and dining space, phone booths, and technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration. New Orleans is a popular tourist destination known for its rich history, architecture, cultural arts, music, and cuisine. Many great hotels, galleries, restaurants, and museums are a short walk from the Hub. ### What You Will Do Under general supervision, assists in providing technical advice and guidance for designated engineering projects and programs at assigned site. - Support Maintenance Division, Process - Control, and Automation related systems - Assists in the review, investigation and development of appropriate recommendations regarding electrical engineering projects Interacts on a frequent basis with internal and external electrical engineering resources - Participates on small to medium site construction, expansion or modification projects - Develop working knowledge of local, state and federal regulations appropriate to area of assignment - 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 Electrical Engineering or closely related Engineering field; OR Recent graduate (within 12 months prior to internship start date) with a degree in Electrical Engineering or closely related Engineering field. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Possesses strong data analysis and problem-solving skills. Highly accurate and detail oriented. Possesses strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrates initiative, organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure. Demonstrates ability to collaborate and work effectively in a team environment. ### Preferred Qualifications 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 18, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: Under a day - Location: New Orleans, LA, US - Pay: $29.00-$36.00/hour[Apply on Freeport-McMoRan’s careers site →](https://jobs.fcx.com/job/New-Orleans-2027-Summer-Internship-Electrical-Engineering-LA-70130/1440180500/) ## More jobs at Freeport-McMoRan ### [2027 Summer Internship - Civil Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/freeport-mcmoran/jobs/e070c394f19e7f8387de/) New Orleans, LA, US ### [2026 Fall Internship - Full Time - Mine Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/freeport-mcmoran/jobs/66e5faeaec65b49e728b/) ### [2027 Summer Internship - Civil Engineering - Site Locations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/freeport-mcmoran/jobs/32cfdca8c9f1b45f3e67/) ### [2027 Summer Internship - Environmental Engineering - Site Locations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/freeport-mcmoran/jobs/44f3e9b2a4b3d401cab7/) ### [2027 Summer Internship - Geotechnical Engineering & Water Resources - TCLW - Site Locations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/freeport-mcmoran/jobs/5a01eba0275a1ea43c4a/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [SSN Electrical Engineering and Design - 2027 Engineering Summer Internship](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/09a79467c8d51e4738cd/) General Dynamics · Groton, CT, US ### [Groton Facilities Power Distribution Electrical Engineering 2027 Engineering Summer Internship](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/2e05f12ab9dd2e3f5abe/) General Dynamics · Groton, CT, US ### [Property Engineering Summer 2027 Internship - Minneapolis, MN](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jones-lang-lasalle/jobs/5acf4d8710fadda53027/) Jones Lang LaSalle · Minneapolis, MN ### [Automotive Engineering Internship – Summer 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/42fc55e5c73cfdf46f52/) Qualcomm · San Diego, California, United States of America ### [Modular Engineering Internship – Summer 2027](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/6a2eb3bec8f1d060788d/) Qualcomm · Los Altos, California, United States of America OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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