Engineering Intern

Internship Opportunity at American Water

Join Pennsylvania American Water as an Engineering Intern and explore exciting career opportunities in the water and wastewater field. As the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., American Water 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.

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 projects for the company's water and wastewater systems.

Key Tasks:

• Provide engineering support to both engineers and operational staff.

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.

Experience/Education:

• Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering undergraduate degree program.
• Previous experience with GIS is a plus.

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.

Competencies:

• Champions safety
• Customer obsessed
• Cultivates innovation
• Nimble learning
• Drives results
• Collaborates

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.