Think Twice Before Accepting A Job Here - Senior Automation and Control Engineer American Water Employee Review

1.0
Mar 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Competitive salary, pleasant coworkers, and the benefits themselves are solid once you're actually enrolled.

Cons

If anything goes wrong during the enrollment or verification process, do not expect compassion or flexibility. During a major holiday week with a pregnant wife at home, my family was denied dependent coverage for two months resulting in thousands of dollars in medical bills. The decision was upheld at every level of review. This is not illegal. That is precisely the problem. They are fully aware that the law allows them to treat employees this way, and they have chosen to do exactly that. Not because they have to, but because they can.

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Everything is really good. I value how much they care about safety. They practice what they preach.

Cons

You have to wait a year in your current position before applying to move up.

3.0
Jul 1, 2026
Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits. Affordable health insurance

Cons

Stagnant growth. They only focus on leadership development or licensed trades. Growth is based on friendships. Skills and experience don’t mean much.

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