Hybrid Senior Engineer – Energy

at Freeport-McMoRan

• Job title: Senior Engineer – Energy
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: $101,000 - $141,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Phoenix, United States

About the role

• Senior Engineer responsible for energy strategies and electrical power operations at Freeport-McMoRan. Overseeing consultants and developing renewable energy projects while ensuring sustainable operations.

Responsibilities

• Under limited supervision, identify, analyze, report, and provide recommendations on a wide variety of power and energy delivered related business to meet company objectives of safely, sustainably, and cost-effectively ensuring operations have sufficient electrical power.
• Develop, evaluate, and oversee energy strategies and long-term planning company wide.
• Oversee consultants, contractors, and utilities engaged in performing services or studies related to transmission, generation, or power markets.
• Evaluate long-term resource portfolio and develop renewable energy projects by working with consultants, developers, and utilities.
• Identify energy solutions in support of large/complex site planning/construction projects and serve as subject matter expert (SME).
• Develop and evaluate AFE’s (Authorization for Expenditure) for capital funding requests.
• May evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
• May represent the site on Company sponsored steering committees, task forces, or teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and five (5) years related experience in engineering or related field, OR Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and three (3) years related experience in engineering or related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing to a diversely educated audience
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety for yourself and others
• Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Knowledge in the principles and practices of Power Engineering or a related field of Science or Engineering
• Knowledge of appropriate software (MS Office, AutoCAD) and Geotechnical analysis
• Ability to build trust and credibility with leadership/contractors and establish common goals and expectations

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for auto, home and pet
• Internal progression opportunities