Engineering Planning Intern - Build Resilient Water Systems

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

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