Water Systems Engineering Intern: Growth & Impact

American Water; Woodridge (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

American Water in Illinois is offering an Engineering Intern position to gain hands-on experience in water and wastewater utilities. You will collaborate with engineers to develop plans, assist with asset management, and support a variety of engineering tasks within the company’s systems.

The role seeks an engineering undergraduate enrolled student with at least one year of coursework, emphasizing detail orientation, communication, and initiative to contribute to real-world deliverables.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an Engineering undergraduate degree program.
• Minimum of 1 year of completed engineering coursework.
• Detail-oriented approach with thorough analyses and timely decisions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Good working knowledge of computer programs, databases, and software.
• Excellent organizational and administrative abilities.

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 program

Tools

Computer programs

Databases

Software

Job description

American Water in Illinois is offering an Engineering Intern position to gain hands-on experience in water and wastewater utilities. You will collaborate with engineers to develop plans, assist with asset management, and support a variety of engineering tasks within the company’s systems.

The role seeks an engineering undergraduate enrolled student with at least one year of coursework, emphasizing detail orientation, communication, and initiative to contribute to real-world deliverables.