2012 Employer Profile
No.
95
American Water
http://www.amwater.com
Why you want to work there
IT employees at this water and wastewater utility company in Voorhees, N.J., are given opportunities to transfer to other positions or locations across the country, as well as to grow in their current roles. Plus, the company offers training opportunities that include courses focusing on technical areas and soft skills such as leadership and communication. Work/life balance initiatives include alternate work schedules and the ability to work from home.
- Rank by company size:
- Medium, No. 31
Employee Statistics
Total U.S.-based employees: 7,113
Total U.S.-based IT employees: 224
IT employee turnover in 2011: 8%
IT promotions in 2011: 6%
Training
Training days offered per IT employee in 2011: 5
Training budget per IT employee in 2011: $1,786
Women in IT
Total percentage of women within IT: 24%
Percentage of IT managers who are women: 21%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are women: 25%
Minorities in IT
Total percentage of minorities within IT: 14%
Percentage of IT managers who are minorities: 14%
Percentage of IT staffers (non-managers) who are minorities: 15%