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American Water; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water seeks students enrolled in an engineering program to join our team in St. Louis, MO. The internship provides hands-on experience in planning, design and project coordination for water and wastewater systems, including asset investment planning and coordination with engineers.

You will assist with data collection, analyses and reporting under supervision, develop problem-solving and communication skills, and contribute to real-world projects in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Current student enrolled in an engineering program (Civil and Chemical preferred).
• Student's with leadership, club membership or previous work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research and collect asset records, operational information, engineering reports, and other information needed to characterize company facilities and equipment.
• Manage multiple projects and perform varied engineering assignments associated with planning, design or implementation.
• Contribute to effective communication by listening and asking questions, supporting the creation of an open and honest work environment.

Skills

Detail-Oriented

Independent Worker

Collaborative

Communication

Technical Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

Enrollment in engineering program (Civil or Chemical preferred)

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.

Responsible for supporting strategic long-term water and wastewater system planning and recommending projects or approaches to address needs related to source of supply, treatment, storage, pumping and transmission of water as well as collection, equalization, and treatment of wastewater. Prepare or assist in the preparation of detailed asset investment plans considering the cost, timing, prioritization, operational need and risk. Responsibilities may also include project management, engineering design, and bidding, etc. on projects relating to various aspects of the business as well as the technical supervision over consulting project engineers.

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Key Accountabilities

• Research and collect asset records, operational information, engineering reports, and other information needed to characterize company facilities and equipment.
• Manage multiple projects and perform varied engineering assignments associated with planning, design or implementation.
• Contribute to effective communication by listening and asking questions, supporting the creation of an open and honest work environment.

Knowledge/Skills

• Detail-Oriented:Conduct thorough analyses and evaluations.
• 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 and software.
• Organizational Skills:Demonstrated organizational and administrative abilities.
• Analytical Skills:Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience/Education

• Current student's enrolled in an engineering program (Civil and Chemical preferred).
• Student's with leadership, club membership or previous work experience is 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.