Water Quality Intern

Requisition ID: [[id]] * Share 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! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey. * About American Water American Water (NYSE: 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 amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram. Primary Role Join Indiana American Water as a Water Quality Intern and explore exciting career opportunities in the water and wastewater field. As the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., American Water (NYSE: AWK) has been providing safe, clean, reliable, and affordable services since 1886. We serve over 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. Our 6,500 professionals leverage their expertise and our national scale to deliver excellent results for customers, employees, investors, and stakeholders. Key Accountabilities Gain firsthand experience in how water utilities support communities and ensure sustainability. 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 Tasks: o Assist staff with school sampling in accordance to Indiana Finance Authority and LCRI compliance standards. o Perform in home inspections to identify service line materials upon customer request. Perform inspections identifying service line materials where contractors have done planned potholing projects. o Assist water quality staff with customer communication, Tier validations, and sampling associated with Lead and Copper Compliance monitoring. o Update systems of record as needed. o Assist operations staff in water and wastewater facilities with routine production activities, including data collection and evaluation. 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 * Enrollment in an Environmental or Science undergraduate degree program from an accredited school. * Minimum of 2 years of completed 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 * 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.