Water Treatment Engineering Co-op

A. O. Smith Corporation

. Assist in developing water filtration systems and water treatment technology .

Posted 11/6/2026internshipMilwaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in water filtration systems and water treatment technology, with hands-on experience in laboratory environments. Capable of analyzing water samples for contaminants and effectively communicating technical concepts.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Water Filtration Systems DevelopmentWater Sample AnalysisLaboratory Testing and TroubleshootingEffective Communication SkillsProblem-Solving Ability

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Hard Skills

Water Treatment TechnologyFiltration Performance TestingMicrobiological Sample PropagationOrganic and Inorganic Contaminants AnalysisEnvironmental EngineeringChemical EngineeringLaboratory Equipment OperationData AnalysisTechnical WritingTask Organization

Soft Skills

DependabilityTeam CollaborationIndependenceConscientiousnessAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

MS Office ProductsPersonal Computers

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Environmental EngineeringChemical EngineeringLaboratory EnvironmentMaterials EngineeringContaminant Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in developing water filtration systems and water treatment technology
Run and analyze filtration performance testing results
Prepare challenge water with organic and inorganic contaminants for filtration systems
Prepare and analyze water samples for inorganic and organic contaminants in drinking water
Assist laboratory staff and engineers in troubleshooting product, technology, and testing issues
Assist with microbiological sample propagation, plating, counting, and disposal
Gain hands-on experience under the leadership of senior researchers and engineers while contributing to real-world projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in an accredited college/university for Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a similar field
Minimum sophomore standing
Ability to co-op for at least 3 terms
Conscientious and dependable
Ability to work on small teams and independently
Excellent communication skills
Proficiency with personal computers and MS Office products (Word, Excel, etc.)
Sincere interest in materials/metallurgical engineering
Preference for working in a laboratory environment, building equipment, and running tests
Problem-solving ability and comfort with ambiguous scenarios
Ability to organize, prioritize, and define tasks independently
Effective oral and written communication skills, including conveying advanced concepts to a technical audience
High school diploma or GED in a related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical and dental insurance
Company-sponsored life insurance
Retirement security savings plan
Short- and long-term disability programs
Tuition assistance
Competitive compensation package