Engineering Planning Intern at American Water Engineering Planning Intern at American Water in Camden, New Jersey Posted in 16 days ago. $18.00 - $28.00 per hour

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110428 Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued. People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals. We are Beautifully Different . We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey. About American Water American Water (

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AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations. American Water's approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company's national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders. For more information, visit and join American Water on , , and .

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Engineering Planning Intern Posting Start Date:

10/22/26

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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.

Additional tasks may also include:

Developing Point 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.

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. Previous experience with AutoCAD, ArcGIS, Python, WaterGEMS or EPANET is a plus. Experience/Education Enrollment in an Engineering undergraduate degree program, Chemical, Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering preferred. Other Valid Driver's License. Ability to pass a background check.

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