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. We invite you to learn more about career opportunities with us and consider submitting your application.
Engineering College InternshipMueller 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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 SolidWorks)
- 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, SolidWorks, 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
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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.
Other Compensation & Benefits:
Mueller offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Current benefit offerings include 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 accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application or interview process, please contact a member of the Human Resources Department.
Notice of E-Verify Participation:
This employer participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. The system compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. This notice applies to all applicants and employees, including those hired to work remotely.
Upon enrollment, employers participating in E-Verify are required to clearly display the Notice of E-Verify Participation and Right to Work posters in English and Spanish, both which may be accessed at the links provided below.
IER Right to Work Poster (English/Spanish)
E-Verify Participation Poster (English/Spanish)
Accommodation:
If you require accommodations during any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are happy to work with you to meet your needs.
Skills Required
- Currently enrolled in a four-year university pursuing a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Materials Science, or Electrical Engineering, or recently completed such a degree.
- Basic proficiency in ProE, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Standard.
- Major GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas effectively in writing and verbally.
- 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.
- At least two years of college education completed before the internship starts.
Mueller Water Products Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mueller Water Products and has not been reviewed or approved by Mueller Water Products.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is positioned as broad, spanning medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision alongside HSAs/FSAs, EAP access, and virtual-care options. Recent enhancements are described across fertility support, hearing-aid coverage, medically necessary wigs, expanded virtual care, and reduced cost-sharing for some behavioral health services.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as strong, anchored by a 401(k) with up to a 5% company match. Ownership participation is also emphasized through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) referenced across company materials and postings.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Annual and incentive bonus opportunities are presented as common components of total compensation. Variable pay is portrayed as meaningful enough to be repeatedly paired with base pay when describing overall rewards.
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What We Do
Mueller Water Products, Inc. (NYSE: MWA) is a leading manufacturer and marketer of products and services used in the transmission, distribution and measurement of water. Our broad product and services portfolio includes engineered valves, fire hydrants, metering products and systems, pipe repair, leak detection and pipe condition assessment. We help municipalities increase operational efficiencies, improve customer service and prioritize capital spending, demonstrating why Mueller Water Products is Where Intelligence Meets Infrastructure™.
