Water Quality & Environmental Compliance Specialist

American Water Co.; Delran Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water is seeking a Technician, Water Quality & Environmental Compliance to join our New Jersey team. You will collect samples across assigned water systems and ensure regulatory compliance, while maintaining lab QA/QC and data records.

The role involves preparing reagents, analyzing results, and supporting continuous process improvements with strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate degree in science, business administration or related field preferred.
• 0–2 years’ experience in operations, administrative and/or customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze plant, field and regulatory samples following approved methodology.
• Analyze results, record data and identify process control/regulatory problems.
• Prepare reagents/standards, maintain log sheets, clean glassware and maintain laboratory in clean and orderly condition.
• Maintain QA/QC on lab equipment and adjust continuous process control monitors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree (science / related)

High School Diploma

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Water is seeking a Technician, Water Quality & Environmental Compliance to join our New Jersey team. You will collect samples across assigned water systems and ensure regulatory compliance, while maintaining lab QA/QC and data records.

The role involves preparing reagents, analyzing results, and supporting continuous process improvements with strong attention to detail and teamwork.