Engineering Intern - Project Delivery

American Water Co.; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

American Water is seeking an Engineering Intern - Project Delivery in Indiana. You will join a team supporting water and wastewater projects, gaining hands-on experience in planning, asset management, and construction coordination within a regulated utility environment.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engineers and field staff, exposure to GIS technologies, and the opportunity to contribute to real projects while developing professional skills in a large national utility.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an Engineering or Engineering Technology undergraduate degree program.
• Minimum of 1 year of completed coursework.
• Previous experience with GIS technology.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide engineering support to engineers and operational staff.
• Observations of active construction sites.
• Reviewing project plans and financial documents.
• Partner with contractors and design consultants to support the teams goals.

Skills

Detail-Oriented

Independent Worker

Collaborative

Communication

Technical Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Engineering/Engineering Technology undergrad

1+ year coursework completed

Tools

GIS technology

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.

Job Title: Engineering Intern - Project Delivery

Posting Start Date: 10/21/26

Job Description:

Primary Role

Join Indiana American Water as a Water Quality 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 (NYSE: AWK) 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 results 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.
  • Observations of active construction sites
  • Reviewing project plans and financial documents
  • Partner with contractors and design consultants to support the teams goals

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 an Engineering or Engineering Technology undergraduate degree program.
• Minimum of 1 year of completed coursework.
• Previous experience with GIS technology

Other

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass a background check.

Competencies

Plans & Aligns Decision Making Communicates Effectively Builds Networks Action Oriented

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.