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American Water

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems

Who Owns the American Water Company? - With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,400 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing. American Water serves a broad national footprint and a strong has a strong local presence. Its size and scale greatly differentiates American Water from its competitors in terms of the type of solutions offered to communities. The Military Services Group manages 50-year contracts with the Department of Defense for the operation and maintenance of the water and wastewater systems on military bases. American Water currently owns, operates and maintains water and wastewater assets at 17 military installations across the United States. The company delivers more than one billion gallons of water daily.

Is American Water hiring?

Yes. As of November 4, 2026, American Water has 115 open roles on Metaintro. 79 were posted in the last 30 days.

Open roles

Newest first. Pay shown when the posting lists it.

Hiring pattern

How fast American Water is adding roles, and how they're set up.

New roles each monthRoles first posted in the month

39
56
48
88
3
JulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
November: 3 new roles.

How roles are set upShare of open roles

11%
1%
76%
12%
HybridRemoteOn-siteNot stated
12% of roles are hybrid or remote.

Customers

All 9 companies American Water names as customers.

Customers hiring now1

Other customers8

  • City of West Peoria
  • Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce
  • Plumbers Local 63
  • Southwestern Illinois Building and Construction Trades Council
  • Village of Fisher
  • Village of Orland Hills
  • Champaign County Chamber of Commerce
  • Village of Tolono

What their customers say

Quotes from people at American Water's customers.

““In West Peoria, our citizens are served by Illinois American Water. The company has upgraded our water mains and partnered closely with our fire department to ensure needed water pressure and fire hydrants for fire protection. Our residents are also protected by the additional oversight provided through the Illinois Commerce Commission which regulates private utilities.””

James Dillon · Mayor · City of West Peoria

“"As the President for the Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce, it is my responsibility to work on behalf of our members and ensure they have a seat at the table. Often our members hear me say ‘If you aren’t at the table, you are on the menu.’ This is because it is critical to the success of the minority community that we are represented. With Illinois American Water, we have a seat at the table.””

Larry Ivory · President · Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce

“"I couldn’t be more pleased with the service Illinois American Water has provided or the concern they have shown our resi dents. They have kept their commitment to us, investing in our system and upsizing water mains as well as installing new fire hydrants. The biggest testament to the work by Illinois American Water in the short time they’ve been a part of our community is the improvement of the quality of water.””

Kent Kowal · Mayor · City of Farmington

““I don’t know of a company that provides better water quality and that is key for prevention of disease, food production, and nourishment for all human life. Our members take great pride in delivery of clean water to all American Water customers.””

Mike Doolan · Business Manager · Plumbers Local 63

““Your partnership with Illinois American Water to provide your community water and sewer service will help ensure good, local jobs and the all-important investment needed in our state’s infrastructure.””

Totsie Bailey · Executive Secretary-Treasurer · Southwestern Illinois Building and Construction Trades Council
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“"Illinois American Water has made critical infrastructure upgrades. With their resources, they’ve completed work faster and with less impact to rates than if we’d handled these investments ourselves.””

Michael Bayler · Mayor · Village of Fisher

“"I understand the importance of infrastructure investment and the need within the water and wastewa ter industry. Given your history of investment in Orland Hills, which supports jobs within our local community, I can count on Illinois American Water to keep us well ahead of the industry standard.””

Kyle Hasting · Mayor · Village of Orland Hills

““Illinois American W ater has been an asset to our community by creating jobs and improving the quality of lif e by providing safe and clean drinking water. Illinois American Water always exceeds in community outreach. Year in and year out, Illinois American Water has been a trusted partner in community events and donations.””

Laura Weis · Champaign County Chamber of Commerce

“The sale of the water and wastewater systems to Illinois American Water, "will provide the residents of Tolono with industry experts focused on upgrading the water and wastewater systems." He continued, "The Village will benefit from capital investments which will allow the Village and opportunity for community development and growth."”

Rob Murphy · Mayor · Village of Tolono

Skills they ask for

Most frequent across open postings.

Most requested skills

  • Communication
  • Project management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Customer service
  • Microsoft Office
  • Water treatment
  • Meter reading
  • SAP
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Leak detection
  • Process control

Tech stack

Analytics
Google Tag Manager
Google Analytics 4
Libraries
Tailwind CSS
Font Awesome

Company facts

Headquarters
Camden
Employees
5,001–10,000
Founded
1886
Industry
Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
Sector (NAICS)
Utilities
Ticker
AWK
Peer
Groundworks

Sources: Employees from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Questions about American Water

Is American Water hiring?
Yes. As of November 4, 2026, American Water has 115 open roles on Metaintro. 79 were posted in the last 30 days. The most are in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (35), Operations Management (22), and Architecture and Construction (21).
Where is American Water hiring?
American Water is hiring in Woodridge, Camden, Fort Belvoir, Indiana, United States, Pennsylvania, United States, and Plainfield, with the most open roles in Woodridge.
Does American Water offer remote or hybrid work?
11% of open roles are hybrid and 1% are remote.
Who are American Water's customers?
American Water names 9 customers, including City of Farmington, City of West Peoria, Illinois Black Chamber of Commerce, Plumbers Local 63, and Southwestern Illinois Building and Construction Trades Council.
What skills does American Water look for?
Its open roles most often ask for Communication, Project management, Regulatory compliance, Customer service, and Microsoft Office.
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