Engineering Planning Intern

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

Job summary

American Water invites talented engineering students to join our Planning Internship team in New Jersey. You will work with engineers to develop water supply plans, asset management efforts, and support a range of projects for our water and wastewater systems.

Your duties include data analysis, reports, and visualization using GIS tools. The role emphasizes learning through hands-on tasks, collaboration with senior engineers, and exposure to regulatory and sustainability initiatives within a

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an Engineering undergraduate degree program (preferred: chemical, civil, environmental, or mechanical).
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Python, WaterGEMS or EPANET is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses using Microsoft Office, WaterCad/WaterGEMS, ArcGIS, SAP asset management system, and EPA resiliency programs.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing technical reports.
• Create presentation materials and GIS maps using PowerPoint and GIS.
• Support Senior Planning Engineers in hydraulic modeling, demand projections, asset condition assessment, and planning reports.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Independent worker

Collaborative

Communication

Technical proficiency

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering undergraduate degree (preferred fields: chemical, civil, environmental, mechanical)

Tools

AutoCAD

ArcGIS

Python

WaterGEMS

EPANET

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.

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 $28.00per 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

This Engineering Planning Internship experience will introduce you to the exciting career opportunities in the waterand wastewater field. The successful candidate will learn firsthand how water utilities support communities andprovide resiliency and sustainability. The candidate will work with a team of engineers to develop water supplyplans, asset management plans and support various types of engineering projects and programs for the company’swater and wastewater systems. Work assignments will typically focus on evaluating water and energy usagetrends, source water quality, water and wastewater treatment plant performance, and pipeline and pump stationcapacities and condition.

Key Accountabilities

Typical duties are diverse and designed around the education and experience level of the student. Assignmentsmay include:

• Performing analyses utilizing software such as Microsoft Office, WaterCad / WaterGEMS hydraulic models,ESRI GIS, SAP asset management system software and various EPA resiliency programs
• Assisting in the preparation and review of technical reports
• Performing literature reviews and preparing presentation materials and map displays using Powerpoint andGIS.
• Work with Senior Planning Engineers and assist with engineering tasks such as developing hydraulic models for water and wastewater systems, conducting demand projections, assessing asset condition and performance, and preparing planning reports and recommendations.

Additional tasks may also include:

• Assisting in the review of engineering standards and templates.
• Developing materials for training programs and assisting in the team's management and delivery of thecompany's construction program.

Knowledge/Skills

• Detail-Oriented: Conduct thorough analyses and evaluations and implement timely decisions andrecommendations.
• 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, ArcGIS, Python, WaterGEMS or EPANET is a plus.

Experience/Education

• Enrollment in an Engineering undergraduate degree program, Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or MechanicalEngineering preferred.

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.