Engineering Intern: Water Systems & Operations

American Water; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water is offering an Engineering Internship (Intern Ops - Engineering) in Urbana, IL. The role provides hands-on experience in water utilities, supporting engineering and construction projects, and learning across water and wastewater systems.

Posting date: 11/13/26. Compensation ranges from $22.00 to $24.00 per hour, based on market, geography, skills, and program year; the company emphasizes pay equity and learning opportunities to grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an Engineering undergraduate degree program.
• Minimum of 1 year of completed engineering coursework.

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 both engineers and operational staff.

Skills

Detail-Oriented

Independent Worker

Collaborative

Communication

Technical Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Engineering undergraduate degree enrollment

Minimum of 1 year of completed engineering coursework

Job description

American Water is offering an Engineering Internship (Intern Ops - Engineering) in Urbana, IL. The role provides hands-on experience in water utilities, supporting engineering and construction projects, and learning across water and wastewater systems.

Posting date: 11/13/26. Compensation ranges from $22.00 to $24.00 per hour, based on market, geography, skills, and program year; the company emphasizes pay equity and learning opportunities to grow professionally.