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Construction Engineering Intern

American Water Works Service Company

Farmingdale, NJFull-time$18–28/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
$18–28/hr
Location
Farmingdale, NJ
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

The Construction Engineering Intern supports American Water’s water and wastewater engineering and construction projects. The intern collaborates with engineers on water supply and asset management plans, capital project delivery, hydraulic modeling, demand projections, and asset assessments. Projects may involve storage tanks, pump stations, pipelines, and treatment plants. The role provides engineering support to engineers and operational staff and offers professional learning opportunities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Detail OrientationTime ManagementCollaborationVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationComputer SoftwareOrganizationAnalytical SkillsProblem SolvingAutoCADArcGIS

Qualifications

Engineering Undergraduate EnrollmentValid Driver's LicenseBackground Check

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Full job description

Compensation

$18.00 - $18.00 / Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

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Requisition ID: 110427

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! 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 and join American Water on , , and .

Job Description

Job Title: Construction Engineering Intern

Posting Start Date: 10/22/26

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 programyear, 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

Construction Engineering Internship.

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 projectsfor the company's water and wastewater systems. Provide engineering support to both engineers and operational staff. Work with Senior Engineers in the Project Delivery Team and assist with the delivery of water / wastewater capital investment projects. This includesdesign, permitting, construction and startup. Projects could include new or upgraded water storage tanks, pump stations, pipelines, and water / wastewatertreatment plants. Work with Senior Engineers in the Planning Team and assist them with completing engineering tasks such as building/calibration hydraulic modeling for awater distribution system, demand projections, asset condition and performance assessments, and preparing planning reports and recommendations.

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, or ArcGIS is a plus.

Experience/Education

Enrollment in an Engineering undergraduate degree program, Civil, Construction, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.

Other

Valid Driver's License. Ability to pass a background check.

Competencies

Plans & Aligns

Decision Making

Communicates Effectively

Builds Networks

Action Oriented

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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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Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

110427-7890

How this job compares

Set against the 1,307 open Civil Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$18–28/hr
  • US median$22–30/hr280 hourly ranges

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

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 26 open Civil Engineering jobs in New Jersey and 1,307 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New Jersey
Experience
Civil Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 10 years (630 postings).
Education
634 of the 1,307 open Civil Engineering jobs (49%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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