Engineering Intern - Project Delivery & Field Experience

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

Job summary

American Water is seeking an Engineering Intern to support planning, project delivery, asset management, and capital initiatives across our water and wastewater systems. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers and project managers to gain practical experience in utility engineering, infrastructure planning, regulatory compliance, and project execution.

This internship provides an excellent opportunity for students pursuing engineering careers to apply classroom knowledge to

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management.
• Minimum of 1 year of completed engineering coursework.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• Ability to work in both office and outdoor environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist planning, design, and execution of capital improvement projects.
• Support analyses related to water supply, treatment, distribution, and wastewater.
• Compile and analyze engineering data using MS Office.
• Assist with asset management and system documentation.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and project summaries.
• Support schedule tracking, cost monitoring, and project documentation.
• Participate in field visits and site observations.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, environmental, and engineering teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

GIS familiarity

Hydraulic modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental/Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Job description

American Water is seeking an Engineering Intern to support planning, project delivery, asset management, and capital initiatives across our water and wastewater systems. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers and project managers to gain practical experience in utility engineering, infrastructure planning, regulatory compliance, and project execution.

This internship provides an excellent opportunity for students pursuing engineering careers to apply classroom knowledge to