Engineering College Internship

Who We Are:

Thank you for your interest in Mueller Water Products, Inc. For more than 165 years, Mueller Water Products, Inc. has been building the future of water infrastructure. From lifesaving fire protection to data intelligence, we are committed to developing products and solutions that help cities and utilities deliver clean, safe drinking water to hundreds of millions of people across North America.

Our purpose is to connect communities to water, life’s most essential resource, with exceptional, people solutions and products. Behind that purpose is a dedicated team, united by our shared values of respect, integrity, trust, inclusion and safety. With a vision to be the leader in water infrastructure solutions—solving challenges, enriching lives and safeguarding the future, we are making a positive impact that will last for generations.

By joining Mueller, you become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and innovation, working collaboratively to achieve meaningful results. We champion our people because when they succeed, our communities thrive.

Engineering College Internship Mueller Water Products, the nation's leading manufacturer of flow control devices for the water and gas distribution industries, has an opening in our Decatur, Illinois manufacturing plant for a Engineering College Intern. This role will start Summer 2027 and could be available for co-op opportunities as well. The Decatur Operations established in 1857, manufacturers rugged and dependable devices used in industrial/commercial applications.

Its products include brass water and steel gas valves, Water/Gas Line tapping machines, Line Stopper Fittings, tools and controllers.

The Engineering Intern will support Operations with various projects that directly align with plant and divisional strategic deployment initiatives. Potential projects include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 3D-Modeling of Shell Cutters and Accessories (within Solid Works)
• Material and Information Flow:
  Layout of racking
• Determining Racking Racking Space Requirements
• PVD Boards Raw Material Utilization

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a 4 year university, pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Material Science or Electrical Engineering fields or recently completed such degree.
• Basic proficiency in ProE, Solid Works, AutoCAD, and MS Office
• Standard Major GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Ability to effectively express thoughts/ideas through written and verbal communication
• Creative problem solving abilities
• Ability to develop positive working relationships in a cross functional team environment
• Ability to sit, stand, twist, turn, climb stairs and work in a manufacturing environment as needed

• Basic knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing preferred
• Preferably completed at least two years of college education prior to start of internship

This is an hourly paid intern working 40 hours per week with housing provided if outside a 50 mile radius of Decatur, IL.

Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k plan with 5% Company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• short-term and long-term disability benefits
• vacation
• 100% paid parental leave
• tuition reimbursement program
• student debt retirement matching
• well-being program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• company-provided life insurance
• supplemental insurance at group rates
• and more

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Mueller Water Products, Inc., as well as its subsidiaries, are equal employment employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression), age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In keeping with its obligations under applicable federal, state, and local law, Mueller will make reasonable…