About the role#
The Lansing Board of Water & Light is seeking an Environmental Engineer Intern for our Environmental Services Department. You will work under the guidance of a department mentor to support our compliance efforts regarding air, water, waste, and remediation. This is a full-time summer internship running from May 17, 2027, to August 13, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Assist with environmental stewardship initiatives, including waste tracking, data collection, and outreach.
- Manage record retention and file reviews.
- Create procedures and publish tank and chemical inventories to the SharePoint page.
- Develop SharePoint forms for data collection, such as spill incident reporting or inspection reports.
- Perform field work, including emergency response and site inspections.
- Conduct environmental lab analysis and prep glassware.
- Use standard office software and SAP for daily tasks.
- Attend training sessions, safety awareness meetings, and skills improvement workshops.
- Comply with all BWL policies and work rules.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited educational institution with a focus on environmental engineering, chemistry, or a related science field.
- Junior or senior status during the summer of 2027.
- Enrollment in fall 2027 classes.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
- Ability to work in both a temperature-controlled office and industrial environments with uneven terrain.
- Successful completion of a background check and substance screening.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Lansing, Michigan.
- This is an on-site, full-time internship.
- The pay rate is $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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