Business Development Intern

American Water Co.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water serves as a leading water utility and is seeking a California-based Business Development Intern in Sacramento. You will gain hands-on exposure to strategic processes behind identifying, securing, and integrating acquisitions within a fast-paced team.

The role offers development opportunities in research, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration with experienced professionals in a regulated industry. This internship emphasizes learning and professional growth at American Water.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Organizational

Technical Proficiency

Independent Work

Collaborative

Education

Undergrad in Business/Related field

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Database tools

Job description

Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.

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.

We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role!

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.

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!

Primary Role

Join California American Water as a Business Development Intern and gain hands‑on exposure to the strategic processes behind identifying, securing, and integrating acquisitions. Based out of our Sacramento office, this internship offers the opportunity to work alongside a fast‑paced, fun team while gaining exposure to a dynamic and essential industry.

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

• Currently enrolled 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.

Join American Water... We Keep Life Flowing

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 arean individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.