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
