Requisition ID: 110427
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People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.
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About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
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Position Information
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 programyear, 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!
Primary Role
Construction Engineering Internship.
Key Accountabilities
- Gain firsthand experience in how water utilities support communities and ensure sustainability.
- Collaborate with a team of engineers to develop water supply plans, asset management plans, and support various engineering and construction projectsfor the company’s water and wastewater systems.
- Provide engineering support to both engineers and operational staff.
- Work with Senior Engineers in the Project Delivery Team and assist with the delivery of water / wastewater capital investment projects. This includesdesign, permitting, construction and startup. Projects could include new or upgraded water storage tanks, pump stations, pipelines, and water / wastewatertreatment plants.
- Work with Senior Engineers in the Planning Team and assist them with completing engineering tasks such as building/calibration hydraulic modeling for awater distribution system, demand projections, asset condition and performance assessments, and preparing planning reports and recommendations.
Knowledge/Skills
- Detail-Oriented: Conduct thorough analyses and evaluations and implement timely decisions and recommendations.
- Independent Worker: Manage time across multiple projects and deadlines.
- Collaborative: Seek input and coordinate with staff.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Technical Proficiency: Good working knowledge of computer programs, databases, and software.
- Organizational Skills: Demonstrated organizational and administrative abilities.
- Analytical Skills: Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Previous experience with AutoCAD, or ArcGIS is a plus.
Experience/Education
- Enrollment in an Engineering undergraduate degree program, Civil, Construction, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
Other
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Ability to pass a background check.