Primary Role
This operations internship experience will introduce you to the exciting career opportunities in the water and wastewater field at Pennsylvania American Water.
The successful candidate will: Learn firsthand how water utilities support communities and provide resiliency and sustainability, Work with a team of professionals to provide administrative, analytical and/or technical support pertaining to routine day-to-day operations for a department and/or functional area.
Key Accountabilities
- Provide support to operational staff.
- Assist in preparing and maintaining files, records, drawings, reports, maps, charts, budgets and other data related to engineering and construction projects.
- Assist in the preparation and review of technical reports, cost estimates and budgets.
- Enter data and perform analysis in information systems.
- Assist in preparing, analyzing and evaluating reports on a wide variety of items including variances related to specific department work processes, regulatory requirements, budgets, capital expenditures, work orders, departmental and/or organizational performance, etc.
Knowledge/Skills
- Detail-oriented to conduct thorough analyses and evaluations, render and implement timely decisions and recommendations.
- Ability to work independently and manage time across multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to seek input/feedback and coordinate with staff.
- Good communication skills.
- Good working knowledge of computer programs, databases and software to support specific assignments.
- Demonstrated organizational and administrative skills.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Experience/Education
- Enrollment in an Engineering, Environmental, Science, and/or Business undergrad degree program or relevant program from an accredited school.
- Minimum of 2 years of completed course work.
Other Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License and ability to pass motor vehicle background check.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment background check.
Compensation
- $18.00/hour
Competencies
- Champions safety
- Customer obsessed
- Cultivates innovation
- Nimble learning
- Drives Results
- Collaborates