Engineering Intern

American Water Works Co Inc
  • Hopewell, VA
  • $18–$28 Per Hour
5 days ago

Job Description

Job Description

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Job Title: Engineering Intern

Posting Start Date: 10/8/26

Job Description:

Compensation Data

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

Join Virginia American Water as an Engineering Intern and explore exciting career opportunities in the water and wastewater field.

  • 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.

Knowledge/Skills

  • 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.

Experience/Education

  • Currently enrolled in a Civil, Environmental, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering undergraduate degree program.
  • Minimum of 2 years of completed engineering coursework.

Travel Requirements

Other

  • Valid Driver's License.
  • Ability to pass a background check.

Short Description

Competencies

Plans & Aligns

Decision Making

Communicates Effectively

Builds Networks

Action Oriented

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Numbers & Facts

LocationHopewell, VA
Salary$18–$28 Per Hour

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Asset Managementunmatched
  • Background Investigationunmatched
  • Chemical Engineeringunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Community Supportunmatched
  • Compensation Analysisunmatched
  • Compensation Managementunmatched
  • Construction Engineeringunmatched
  • Construction Projectsunmatched
  • Database Management Software/Systems (DBMS)unmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Environmental Chemistryunmatched
  • Geographyunmatched
  • Mechanical Engineeringunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Sustainabilityunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Water Supplyunmatched
  • Water Utilityunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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