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American Water

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Compensation
$22–24/hr
Location
Belleville, IL
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Internship
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

American Water seeks an Engineering Intern to support engineers and operational staff working on water and wastewater systems. The intern will collaborate on water supply and asset management plans and engineering and construction projects, gaining firsthand experience in how water utilities support communities and sustainability. Candidates must be enrolled in an undergraduate engineering degree program and have completed at least one year of engineering coursework.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Attention to Detail, nice to haveTime Management, nice to haveCollaboration, nice to haveVerbal Communication, nice to haveWritten Communication, nice to haveComputer Programs, nice to haveDatabases, nice to haveSoftware, nice to haveOrganization, nice to haveAdministrative Skills, nice to haveAnalytical Skills, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to have

Qualifications

Engineering Undergraduate Enrollment, nice to have1+ Year Engineering Coursework, nice to haveValid Driver's License, nice to haveBackground Check, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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. Compensation Details: The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. The expected pay range for this position is between $22.00 per hour and $24.00 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! Internship Details: Join Illinois American Water as an Engineering 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. * Why American Water?* * * Growth and Investment:* We plan to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure over the next decade. * * Sustainability and Community:* We are committed to safety, affordability, customer service, environmental protection, workforce inclusivity, and community strengthening. * * Recognition:* Featured on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, ranked 18th on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, and recipients of multiple national awards. * Learn More:* Visit amwater.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Key Accountabilities: * 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. * * Key Tasks:* o 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:* * Enrollment in an Engineering undergraduate degree program. * Minimum of 1 year of completed engineering coursework. * Other Requirements:* * Valid Driver’s License. * Ability to pass a background check #LI-LLZ 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,061 open Engineering Intern jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$22–24/hr
  • Illinois median$21–30/hr65 hourly ranges
  • US median$22–30/hr1,163 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $23/hr, is 13% below the Illinois median midpoint ($26/hr) — in the middle half of Engineering Intern hourly ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 88 open Engineering Intern jobs in Illinois and 2,061 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
Engineering Intern postings that state a minimum ask for 0 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 0 to 1 year (28 postings).
Education
627 of the 2,061 open Engineering Intern jobs (30%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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