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Job overview
The Mechanical Engineer II contributes to and leads multidisciplinary teams developing and executing engineering designs and projects within established schedules and budgets. The role includes design, analysis, technical documentation, vendor proposal evaluation, and support during construction and commissioning. The position is based at Safford operations and requires travel to the Phoenix Hub at least one day per month, with travel up to 10% of the time.
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Mechanical Engineer II - Projects
Requisition ID: 148010
Location:
Safford, AZ, US, 85548
Category: Engineering Services
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Why You Should Apply For This Job:
At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. _Apply Today! _
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**Where You Will Work **
In operation since 2007, Safford operations is a zero-discharge facility and one of the most sustainable mines in the United States. The operation’s commitment to utilizing advanced technologies and sustainable practices strongly emphasizes safety and environmental stewardship. Located in southeastern Arizona, close to more than 4 million acres of national forest, employees and their families can connect with the great outdoors while fishing, rafting, hiking and more. Several educational institutions also are nearby, including a Northern Arizona University satellite campus, Eastern Arizona College, and the Gila Institute for Technology.
What You Will Do
Under general supervision, contribute to and lead multidisciplinary teams in the development and execution of design, redesign, system failure analysis, failure prevention, and other engineering functions, ensuring projects are completed within established schedules and budgets.
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Perform and oversee engineering design activities for assigned projects, including modeling, calculations, drawings, and technical specifications, while maintaining accurate documentation and revision records throughout the project lifecycle.
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Develop, prepare, and review engineering reports, studies, and technical documentation to support project requirements, design decisions, and operational objectives.
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Collaborate with cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams, participating in project meetings to ensure engineering solutions are effectively integrated into overall project plans.
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Conduct design reviews and evaluate vendor proposals to ensure compliance with applicable codes, industry standards, and company requirements.
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Utilize engineering software and analytical tools to model, simulate, and evaluate design components, systems, and processes.
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Provide technical support during construction and commissioning activities by identifying and resolving engineering and design-related issues.
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives by enhancing design processes, promoting best practices, and contributing to knowledge sharing and technical excellence within the project team.
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Perform other duties as required.
What You Bring To Freeport
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Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and three (3) years related experience in engineering or related scientific field, OR
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Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering discipline and two (2) years related experience in engineering or related scientific field.
Preferred Qualifications
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Working knowledge of the principles and practices of engineering
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Able to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
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Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written, including the ability to actively listen and to adapt behavior and communication style based upon the audience
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Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions
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Experience in a capital project design office
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Experience with mining and metallurgical process facilities
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Advanced degree and/or Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification
**What We Offer You **
The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $87,500-$120,000. This range reflects base salary only and does not include bonus payments, benefits or retirement contributions. Actual base pay is determined by experience, qualifications, skills and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for additional discretionary and incentive payment considerations based on company and individual performance. More details will be shared during the hiring process. Click here to view a sample of Total Rewards Estimate for this role.
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Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
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Company-paid life and disability insurance
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401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
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Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
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Tuition assistance
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Employee Assistance Program
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Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home and vehicle
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Internal progression opportunities
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Learn more (https://jobs.fcx.com/content/Our-Benefits-FM/?locale=en\_US) about our competitive and comprehensive benefits package!
** What We Require **
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This position requires travel to the Phoenix Hub at least one (1) day per month and up to 10% of the time to support business operations.
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Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
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Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
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Employees may be required to work a non-standard schedule, which may include shift work (other than day shift) at a 24/7, 365-day operation.
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Freeport-McMoRan promotes a drug/alcohol-free work environment using mandatory pre-employment drug testing and on-going drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.
**Equal Opportunity Employer **
Please be advised that 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 [email protected] .
How this job compares
Set against the 7,601 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$88–120K/yr
- Arizona median$100–165K/yr77 salary ranges
- US median$106–160K/yr4,548 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $104K, is 19% below the Arizona median midpoint ($128K) — in the lowest quarter of Mechanical Engineer salary ranges in Arizona.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 144 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in Arizona and 7,601 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Arizona
- RTX Corporation30 open
- WSP USA10 open
- Jacobs8 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 6,308 postings).
- Education
- 5,231 of the 7,601 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (69%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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