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American Water · 20 hours ago

Operations Intern

American Water is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., providing safe and reliable services since 1886. The Operations Intern role offers the opportunity to gain experience in the water and wastewater field, providing administrative and technical support for daily operations.

ConsumerWaste ManagementWater
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Responsibilities

Gain firsthand experience in how water utilities support communities and ensure sustainability
Collaborate with professionals to provide administrative, analytical, and technical support for daily operations
Support operational staff
Prepare and maintain files, records, drawings, reports, maps, charts, budgets, and other data related to engineering and construction projects
Assist in preparing and reviewing technical reports, cost estimates, and budgets
Enter data and perform analysis in information systems
Prepare, analyze, and evaluate reports on various items including regulatory requirements, budgets, capital expenditures, and departmental performance
This role may include assisting with field work including posting property information to support the Operations team

Qualification

Analytical SkillsTechnical ProficiencyIndependent WorkerCommunicationOrganizational SkillsDetail-OrientedCollaborative

Required

Currently enrolled in an accredited Associate's or Bachelor's degree program in Engineering, Environmental Science, Technical Studies, or a closely related field
Valid Driver's License
Ability to pass a background check
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

Company

American Water

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American Water is a waste water utility company.

H1B Sponsorship

American Water has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (12)
2024 (8)
2023 (14)
2022 (14)
2021 (15)
2020 (20)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$900.57M
Key Investors
Water Research Foundation
2024-02-21Grant· $0.57M
2023-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2017-11-29Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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John Griffith
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Susan N. Story
President & Chief Executive Officer
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