HR / Talent Acquisition Intern

Essential Utilities, Inc. • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities. We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint. Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S. We are seeking a motivated HR / Talent Acquisition Intern to support our Talent Acquisition team with sourcing, screening, and building pipelines of talent for current and future job openings. This is a great opportunity for a student who is interested in human resources, recruiting, or talent strategy and wants hands‑on experience in a professional environment.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university degree program (Human Resources, Business, Communications, or a related field preferred)
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Strong interest in human resources, recruiting, or talent acquisition
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with professionalism and confidentiality
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and learning new systems
• Reliable, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn

Responsibilities

• Assist the Talent Acquisition team with sourcing candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, and internal systems
• Support pipeline development for current and future hiring needs
• Review resumes and assist with initial candidate screening
• Help maintain candidate data and activity in the applicant tracking system (ATS)
• Support job postings and outreach for open positions
• Assist with administrative tasks related to recruiting and hiring
• Collaborate with recruiters and hiring partners on talent initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees