What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Planning Intern position at American Water?
Job Description
Job Title: Engineering Planning Intern
Posting Start Date: 10/22/26
Job Description:
Position Information
The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. The expected pay range for this position is between $18.00 per hour and $28.00 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!
Primary Role
This Engineering Planning Internship experience will introduce you to the exciting career opportunities in the water and wastewater field. The successful candidate will learn firsthand how water utilities support communities and provide resiliency and sustainability. The candidate will work with a team of engineers to develop water supply plans, asset management plans and support various types of engineering projects and programs for the company’s water and wastewater systems. Work assignments will typically focus on evaluating water and energy usage trends, source water quality, water and wastewater treatment plant performance, and pipeline and pump station capacities and condition.
Key Accountabilities
Typical duties are diverse and designed around the education and experience level of the student. Assignments may include:
Plans & Aligns
Decision Making
Communicates Effectively
Builds Networks
Action Oriented
Job Title: Engineering Planning Intern
Posting Start Date: 10/22/26
Job Description:
Position Information
The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. The expected pay range for this position is between $18.00 per hour and $28.00 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!
Primary Role
This Engineering Planning Internship experience will introduce you to the exciting career opportunities in the water and wastewater field. The successful candidate will learn firsthand how water utilities support communities and provide resiliency and sustainability. The candidate will work with a team of engineers to develop water supply plans, asset management plans and support various types of engineering projects and programs for the company’s water and wastewater systems. Work assignments will typically focus on evaluating water and energy usage trends, source water quality, water and wastewater treatment plant performance, and pipeline and pump station capacities and condition.
Key Accountabilities
Typical duties are diverse and designed around the education and experience level of the student. Assignments may include:
- Performing analyses utilizing software such as Microsoft Office, WaterCad / WaterGEMS hydraulic models, ESRI GIS, SAP asset management system software and various EPA resiliency programs
- Assisting in the preparation and review of technical reports
- Performing literature reviews and preparing presentation materials and map displays using Powerpoint and GIS.
- Work with Senior Planning Engineers and assist with engineering tasks such as developing hydraulic models for water and wastewater systems, conducting demand projections, assessing asset condition and performance, and preparing planning reports and recommendations.
- Developing SharePoint pages.
- Assisting in the review of engineering standards and templates.
- Developing materials for training programs and assisting in the team's management and delivery of the company's construction program.
- 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.
- Previous experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Python, WaterGEMS or EPANET is a plus.
- Enrollment in an Engineering undergraduate degree program, Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Ability to pass a background check.
Plans & Aligns
Decision Making
Communicates Effectively
Builds Networks
Action Oriented
Salary : $18 - $28