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Job Title:  Facilities & Safety Programs Intern
Posting Start Date:  1/9/26
Job Description: 

Primary Role

This full-time (40-hour per week) internship experience will introduce you to the exciting career opportunities in the water and wastewater field. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Facilities & Safety Intern to join our team. 

 

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: Recognized as one of Forbes 2025 Most Trusted Companies in America, ranked on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2024 List, and recipients of multiple national awards. 

Key Accountabilities

  • This internship offers hands-on experience in managing building operations and supporting workplace safety initiatives within the water utility industry.
  • The intern will assist in maintaining a safe, efficient, and compliant work environment for employees and visitors.
  • Utilize Facilities space planning software and work order ticketing system to coordinate, track and fulfill facilities related requests.

Knowledge/Skills

  • Typical duties are diverse and designed around the education and experience level of the student.
  • Assignments may include: Assist with daily facilities operations, including maintenance requests, vendor coordination, and office space management;
  • Support safety programs by helping with inspections, audits, and compliance documentation;
  • Participate in emergency preparedness activities and update safety signage and materials;
  • Monitor building systems (HVAC, lighting, security) and report issues promptly;
  • Help maintain records for safety training, incident reports, and regulatory compliance;
  • Contribute to sustainability and energy efficiency projects;
  • Provide administrative support for facilities and safety-related projects.

Education & Experience

  • Facilities Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Architecture, Project Management, Operations Management, Construction Management, Sustainability, or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of 1 year of completed coursework 

Competencies

Champions safety
Customer obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Nimble learning
Drives Results
Collaborates

Compensation Data

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. The expected pay range for this position is between $18.00 per hour and $28.00 per hour. If you are hired at American Water your compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, candidate's program year, discipline, and degree. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity. 

 

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally! 
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