Environmental Compliance Intern

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Job Title: Environmental Compliance Intern

Posting Start Date: 11/2/26

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

Gain first hand experience in how water utilities support communities and ensure sustainability as an Environmental Compliance Intern. Collaborate with professionals to assist with environmental management and water quality activities for assigned facilities, ensuring compliance with all water quality and environmental regulations

Key Accountabilities

• Implement and manage monitoring and reporting programs to ensure compliance with federal and state water quality/environmental regulations and company standards, specifically for the Lead Program.
• Analyze data and develop reports.
• Assist operations staff in water and wastewater facilities with routine production activities, including data evaluation.
• Prepare permit applications.
• Support RCRA program including tracking of waste disposal.
• Support Environmental Newsletter initiatives.

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 an Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science undergraduate degree program from an accredited school.

Other

• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• #LI-ES1 #LI-Onsite

Competencies

Plans & Aligns

Decision Making

Communicates Effectively

Builds Networks

Action Oriented

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