Water Quality Intern: Lab, Field & Data Insights

American Water Co.; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

American Water is offering a Water Quality Summer Intern role to gain hands-on experience supporting water quality, environmental compliance, and operational activities within our drinking water and wastewater systems. The intern will work with Water Quality professionals and operations staff to assist in lab testing, data analysis, and customer-focused quality initiatives.

You will develop familiarity with regulatory requirements, sampling, documentation, and teamwork while contributing to

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Water Resources, or a related field.
• Completion of at least two years of undergraduate coursework preferred.
• Relevant laboratory, environmental, or water quality coursework preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work in both office and field environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with water quality sampling and monitoring activities in accordance with federal, state, and company regulatory requirements.
• Collect, prepare, document, and ship water samples for laboratory analysis.
• Support lead and copper compliance programs, including customer communications, sample tracking, and record management.
• Perform field inspections and support environmental compliance activities.
• Compile, analyze, and maintain water quality data, reports, and regulatory records.
• Support treatment plant and distribution system monitoring activities.
• Participate in routine operational activities at water and wastewater facilities, including data collection and process evaluation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Water Resources, or related field

Two years of undergraduate coursework preferred

Laboratory, environmental, or water quality coursework preferred

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

American Water is offering a Water Quality Summer Intern role to gain hands-on experience supporting water quality, environmental compliance, and operational activities within our drinking water and wastewater systems. The intern will work with Water Quality professionals and operations staff to assist in lab testing, data analysis, and customer-focused quality initiatives.

You will develop familiarity with regulatory requirements, sampling, documentation, and teamwork while contributing to