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Job overview
The Senior Civil Engineer manages and advises on large or complex site planning, construction, expansions, and modifications at Freeport-McMoRan’s Safford operation. The role contributes to strategic planning and budgeting, develops capital funding requests, and may administer vendor contracts. Candidates need a civil engineering background and related experience; a Professional Engineering license and experience with specified software, mining, or residential construction are preferred.
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Senior Civil Engineer
Requisition ID: 148008
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
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Review, investigate and develop appropriate recommendations regarding assigned engineering projects.
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Manage projects and serve as subject matter expert (SME) on large/complex site planning/construction, expansions, or modifications.
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Provide guidance and counsel to the site management team on applicable processes, practices, and existing/proposed local, state and federal regulations.
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Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for designated engineering areas.
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Develop and evaluate AFE’s (Authorization for Expenditure) for capital funding requests.
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May evaluate and administer contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment.
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May represent the site on company sponsored steering committees, task forces, or teams.
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Perform other duties as required.
What You Bring To Freeport
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Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering discipline and five (5) years related experience in Engineering or a related field, OR
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Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related Engineering discipline and three (3) years related experience in Engineering or related field.
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Working knowledge and experience with Civil Engineering applications, which could include design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure.
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Broad knowledge of the principles and practices of Civil Engineering
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Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions.
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Skill in managing large/complex Engineering projects.
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Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written
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Ability to evaluate and implement new methods and techniques for operational improvement.
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Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards.
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Skill in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
Preferred Qualifications
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Professional Engineering license.
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Experience with cost estimating for civil projects, project scheduling and project controls.
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Experience using engineering software (AutoCAD/Civil 3D, ArcGIS, GoldSim), programming languages.
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Experience working in Mining environment and/or residential construction.
**What We Offer You **
The estimated annual pay range for this role is currently $97,500-$138,000. 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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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 5,102 open Civil Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$98–138K/yr
- Arizona median$91–150K/yr40 salary ranges
- US median$91–143K/yr2,833 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $118K, is close to the Arizona median midpoint ($120K) — in the middle half of Civil Engineer salary ranges in Arizona.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 96 open Civil Engineer jobs in Arizona and 5,102 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Arizona
- CDM Smith12 open
- Kimley-Horn10 open
- Olsson8 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Civil Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (4,123 postings).
- Education
- 3,879 of the 5,102 open Civil Engineer jobs (76%) 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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