Intern Ops - Engineering

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

Compensation Details

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. The expected pay range for this position is between $22.00 per hour and $24.00 per hour. If you are hired at American Water your compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, candidate's program year, discipline, and degree. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

Job Description

Job Title: Intern Ops - Engineering

Posting Start Date: 11/13/26

Compensation Details

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. The expected pay range for this position is between $22.00 per hour and $24.00 per hour. If you are hired at American Water your compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, candidate's program year, 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!

Internship Details

Join Illinois American Water as an Engineering Intern and explore exciting career opportunities in the water and wastewater field. As the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., American Water (NYSE: AWK) has been providing safe, clean, reliable, and affordable services since 1886. We serve over 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. Our 6,500 professionals leverage their expertise and our national scale to deliver excellent results for customers, employees, investors, and stakeholders.

Why American Water?

• Growth and Investment: We plan to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure over the next decade.


• Sustainability and Community: We are committed to safety, affordability, customer service, environmental protection, workforce inclusivity, and community strengthening.


• Recognition: Featured on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, and recipients of multiple national awards.

Learn More: Visit amwater.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Key Accountabilities

• 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.


• Key Tasks:
  
  
  
  • Provide engineering support to both engineers and operational staff.
  
  
  
  

Knowledge/Skills

• Detail-Oriented: Conduct thorough analyses and evaluations, and implement timely decisions and recommendations.


• 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.

Experience/Education

• Enrollment in an Engineering undergraduate degree program.


• Minimum of 1 year of completed engineering coursework.

Other Requirements

• Enrollment in an Engineering undergraduate degree program.


• Minimum of 1 year of completed engineering coursework.

Competencies

• Plans & Aligns


• Decision Making


• Communicates Effectively


• Builds Networks


• Action Oriented