Valley Water's 2026 Summer Internship

Applications are now open on our Careers page. We’re excited to offer 30+ internship opportunities this year. Applicants may apply to more than one position; however, responses to supplemental questions should be tailored to each specific internship.

Valley Water's 2026 College Summer Internship Program offers students nationwide a chance to gain practical experience while exploring careers in the water industry. Each intern will have a Valley Water staff mentor and will receive professional development training, participate in networking events, and prepare a capstone presentation at the end of the program. Although some positions in the program will follow a hybrid format, with a mix of in-office and remote work based on business needs, other roles may require interns to work on-site full-time in a lab, office, or field setting, as specified in the job postings.

Intern compensation is $28.27 per hour.

2026 Summer Internship Business Areas:

- Accounting, Finance, Budgeting

- Communications (Graphic Design)

- Construction Contract & Support

- Electrician

- Engineering (Civil, Construction, Water Resources, Restoration, Software)

- Environmental Health & Safety

- Environmental Planning & Policy

- Government Relations

- Grants & Research

- Human Resources (HRIS)

- Information Technology (IT) - Software Services & Division Deputy's Office

- Laboratory Services (Chemistry/Microbiology/Biology)

- Office of the CEO

- Project Management - Office of Office of Resiliency, Engagement, & Development Initiatives (REDI)

- Water Conservation

For eligibility, program dates, a recruitment timeline, and FAQs please see our external page: https://www.valleywater.org/paid-summer-internships