Primary Role
About the Internship:Join Pennsylvania American Water as a Business Development Intern and gain hands-on exposure to the strategic processes behind identifying, securing, and integrating acquisitions. As the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., American Water (NYSE: AWK) has been providing safe, clean, reliable, and affordable services since 1886. We serve over 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. Our 6,500 professionals leverage their expertise and our national scale to deliver excellent outcomes for customers, employees, investors, and stakeholders.
Why American Water?
- Growth and Investment: We plan to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure over the next decade.
- Sustainability and Community: We are committed to safety, affordability, customer service, environmental protection, workforce inclusivity, and community strengthening.
- Recognition: Featured on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, and recipients of multiple national awards.
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Key Accountabilities
- Gain firsthand experience in the full spectrum of business development activities, including acquisition strategy, research, and integration planning.
- Support the BD team in organizing and maintaining SharePoint documentation for improved efficiency and accessibility.
- Assist in compiling and organizing testimony and regulatory documentation related to acquisitions.
- Help develop and maintain a public-facing database of affirmative acquisition references to support future growth initiatives.
- Conduct research and prepare reports to support a wide variety of items including acquisition evaluations and strategic planning.
- Assist with databases and other reporting tools to compile, calculate, track, and report data pertaining to various processes.
Knowledge/Skills
- Communication: Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and excels in both verbal and written communication skills.
- Analytical Skills: Effective problem solving and ability to conduct research, analyze data, and present findings clearly.
- Organizational Skills: Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage documentation and support project workflows.
- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and database tools.
- Independent Worker: Ability to manage time across multiple projects and deadlines.
- Collaborative: Willingness to work closely with cross-functional teams.
Experience/Education
- Enrollment in an undergraduate degree program in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of completed coursework.
Other
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Ability to pass a background check.
We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in making a difference in our communities.