American Water
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American Water is the best choice for your next role! With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs approximately 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to an estimated 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable, and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. For more information on American Water, visit
Primary Role
This operations internship experience will introduce you to the exciting career opportunities in the water and wastewater field at Pennsylvania American Water. American Water provides high-quality water and wastewater services to approximately 15 million people in 46 states. Headquartered in Camden, NJ, we are the largest investor-owned water and wastewater utility company in the United States. We employ approximately 7,000 people who give back to the community each day by doing their part to provide the highest quality service possible.
The successful candidate will: Learn firsthand how water utilities support communities and provide resiliency and sustainability, Work with a team of professionals to provide administrative, analytical and/or technical support pertaining to routine day-to-day operations for a department and/or functional area.
This position will report out of our Norristown, PA location.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide support to operational staff
- Assist in preparing and maintaining files, records, drawings, reports, maps, charts, budgets and other data related to engineering and construction projects
- Assist in the preparation and review of technical reports, cost estimates and budgets
- Enter data and perform analysis in information systems
- Assist in preparing, analyzing and evaluating reports on a wide variety of items including variances related to specific department work processes, regulatory requirements, budgets, capital expenditures, work orders, departmental and/or organizational performance, etc.
Knowledge/Skills
- Detail oriented to conduct thorough analyses and evaluations, render and implement timely decisions and recommendations
- Ability to work independently and manage time across multiple projects and deadlines
- Ability to seek input/feedback and coordinate with staff
- Good communication skills
- Good working knowledge of computer programs, databases and software to support specific assignments
- Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience/Education
- Enrollment in an Engineering, Environmental, Science, and/or Business degree program or relevant program from an accredited school
- Minimum of 2 years of completed course work
Other
- Valid Driver’s License
- Must be able to pass a background check
Competencies
Champions safety
Collaborates
Cultivates innovation
Customer obsessed
Drives Results
Nimble learning
Join American Water… We Keep Life Flowing ™
American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.
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