Water Quality Intern at American Water in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Requisition ID: 107258



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, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water's 6,500 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.


As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.


American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense® Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.

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Primary Role

• 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

• Implement and manage monitoring and reporting programs to ensure compliance with federal and state water quality/environmental regulations and company standards.
• Conduct advanced sampling and analysis of water.
• Analyze data and develop reports, including interpreting water quality reports and records.
• Resolve water quality and treatment issues at full-scale production facilities and distribution systems.
• Handle and document water quality complaints.
• Assist operations staff in water and wastewater facilities with routine production activities, including data collection and evaluation.

Skills and Qualifications

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  Detail-Oriented: Conduct thorough analyses and evaluations, and implement timely decisions and recommendations.
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  Independent Worker: Manage time across multiple projects and deadlines.
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  Collaborative: Seek input and coordinate with staff.
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  Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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  Technical Proficiency: Good working knowledge of computer programs, databases, and software.
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  Organizational Skills: Demonstrated organizational and administrative abilities.
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  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.

Other

• Valid Driver's License required at time of hire and ability to pass motor vehicle 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.




Nearest Major Market: Scranton

Nearest Secondary Market: Wilkes Barre Apply Now