Job Description

Requisition ID: 108994 

 

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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.

 

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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 $40 to $42 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

American Water’s Contract Services Group (CSG) is seeking a GIS Intern for CSG’s Camden Operational Group located in Camden, NJ. This position is designed to engage interested students in the importance of GIS in the water and wastewater utility industry. The GIS Intern will assist in the performance of technical work related to designing, maintaining and producing geographic data and graphics through an automated geographic information system (GIS). A large focus of this technical work will concentrate on the importance of data quality and using tools to improve data quality/integrity. The main objective of this position is to offer an opportunity for hands-on learning to the student in their field of study.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide GIS support to project staff and client technical staff including but not limited to creating and maintaining map products or concept level project drawings using ERSI software platform.
• Under general supervision, utilize GIS to update and maintain the water and wastewater utility asset inventory.
• Create and perform GIS data quality checks using a suite of tools including but not limited to: Data Reviewer, Power BI, Attribute Assistant
• Under general supervision, assist in the improvements and maintenance of the existing ArcGIS Enterprise Organization
• Assist project staff with integration of GIS inventory, CMMS program and business intelligence systems.
• Opportunity to perform GPS surveys that utilize mapping grade GPS receivers and mobile mapping tools for field work
• Follow all company Environmental, Health and Safety policies; wear and work in the proper personal protective equipment (provided by the company).

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 other team members.
• Good communications skills
• Proficient in use of tablet and handheld electronic devices
• Experience with the Esri ArcGIS suite of software
• Basic methods, techniques and procedures utilized in the planning, design, maintenance and production of GIS data and graphics.
• Basic ability to interpret CAD (computer-aided design) drawings
• Python experience is preferred but not required
• Basic use of mapping grade GPS receivers is optional

Experience/Education

• Enrollment in a GIS, Engineering or relevant accredited degree program
• Transitioning military members with GIS or Imagery backgrounds

Work Environment

• Valid Driver’s License is preferred
• Must be able to pass a multijurisdictional background check
• This role is part time working 24 hours a week. 

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates

 

 

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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.

Job Tags

Contract work, Part time, Internship, Local area,

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