Business Development Intern

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

Job summary

American Water’s Business Development Internship in California provides exposure to strategic processes behind identifying, securing, and integrating acquisitions from our Sacramento office.

You will work with a fast-paced team on acquisition evaluations, regulatory documentation, and building a public-facing database of references to support growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and present findings clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Familiarity with SharePoint and Microsoft Office.

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

Independence

Teamwork

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, Political Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Database tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Business Development Intern

Posting Start Date: 10/8/26

Job Description:

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!

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.

Competencies

• Plans & Aligns
• Decision Making
• Communicates Effectively
• Builds Networks
• Action Oriented