Engineering Intern — Water & Wastewater Systems

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

Job summary

American Water in Illinois is seeking an Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience in the water and wastewater field while supporting engineers and operations staff. You will work on water supply plans, asset management, and project support as part of a collaborative team.

The role requires enrollment in an Engineering undergraduate program, with at least one year of coursework completed. This internship offers growth opportunities across our regulated jurisdictions and learning experiences

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

Job description

American Water in Illinois is seeking an Engineering Intern to gain hands-on experience in the water and wastewater field while supporting engineers and operations staff. You will work on water supply plans, asset management, and project support as part of a collaborative team.

The role requires enrollment in an Engineering undergraduate program, with at least one year of coursework completed. This internship offers growth opportunities across our regulated jurisdictions and learning experiences