Construction Engineering Intern

American Water; Farmingdale (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water in Farmingdale, NJ is seeking a Construction Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience supporting water and wastewater projects across capital investments, including design, permitting, construction and startup. You will work with Senior Engineers to build hydraulic models, develop water supply and asset management plans, and provide engineering support to operations staff.

Enrollment in an accredited Civil, Construction, or Mechanical Engineering program and a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Enrollment in Engineering undergraduate program (Civil, Construction, or Mechanical) preferred.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Exposure to CAD or ArcGIS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gain firsthand experience in how water utilities support communities and sustainability.
• Collaborate with engineers to develop water supply and asset management plans.
• Provide engineering support to engineers and operations staff.
• Assist with delivery of water/wastewater capital projects, including design, permitting and startup.
• Assist planning team with hydraulic modeling, demand projections, and planning reports.

Skills

Detail-Oriented

Independent Worker

Collaborative

Communication

Technical Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Engineering undergraduate enrollment (Civil/Construction/Mechanical)

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Engineering Intern

Posting Start Date: 10/22/26

Job Description:

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.

Competencies

Plans & Aligns

Decision Making

Communicates Effectively

Builds Networks

Action Oriented