At AMERICAN, college students gain practical experience and valuable mentorship as interns. Founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 1905, AMERICAN is a manufacturer of fire hydrants, valves, ductile iron and spiral-welded steel pipe for the waterworks industry, and high-frequency-welded steel pipe for the oil and natural gas industries. AMERICAN's diversified product line also includes fire pumps, structural casing and piling, castings for waterworks products and large machinery, and specialty rubber products. For more than a century, AMERICAN has been committed to doing things The Right Way by applying the Golden Rule in life and in business, always exceeding customer expectations, by empowering and supporting our team members, and by being a good neighbor in our communities.
Acceptable Majors
- Civil Engineering (preferred)
- Environmental Engineering
Ideal Candidate
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree
- Available to begin co-op program in Fall 2025
- Problem-solver
- Strategic thinker
- Self-motivated
- Detail oriented
- Good work ethic
- Microsoft Excel experience
Potential Projects
- Water treatment and sampling
- Waste shipments
- Visible emission observations
- Landfill inspections
- Plant audits
- Civil engineering project exposure
Benefits
- Paid Internship/Co-op
- Housing Stipend
- Paid Vacation Day
EOE/VETS/DISABILITY