About the role#
The Lansing Board of Water & Light is seeking two interns for the Electric System Integrity Department for the summer of 2027. This department manages the engineering, design, and problem-solving for transmission, substation, and distribution assets. You will work under the supervision of a department mentor to gain experience in utility operations and system planning. This is a full-time, paid internship running from May 17, 2027, to August 13, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with internal departments on assigned projects.
- Learn distribution system planning, design tasks, and material applications.
- Assist with planning studies and recommend solutions to improve system reliability.
- Gain experience with transmission planning and system protection, including recommending device settings.
- Use standard office software and SAP for daily tasks.
- Participate in the continuous improvement of the Asset Management System.
- Follow the BWL Safety Manual and wear required personal protective equipment during field work.
- Attend training sessions and safety awareness programs.
- Comply with all company policies and work rules.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited engineering program, specifically Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering.
- Junior or senior status during the summer of 2027 and enrollment in fall 2027 classes.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Ability to remain in a stationary position for most of the workday and operate a computer.
- Ability to communicate effectively with other departments verbally and in writing.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to move about in industrial environments and on uneven terrain occasionally.
- Successful completion of a background check, substance screening, and physical.
Location & details#
- Location: Lansing, Michigan.
- Modality: On-site.
- Pay: $23.00 per hour.
About Lansing Board of Water & Light
The Lansing Board of Water & Light is a municipally owned public utility based in Lansing, Michigan. Founded in 1885, the organization provides drinking water, electricity, and steam heat to the local community. It operates as the largest municipally owned utility in Michigan and the third largest electric utility in the state. The utility functions without profit motives or shareholders, with oversight provided by a board of local residents.
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