About the role#
The Lansing Board of Water & Light is seeking a GIS Intern for the summer of 2027. This position offers hands-on experience within a utility environment, supporting the management of Geographic Information Systems. You will work under the mentorship of our team to apply classroom knowledge to real-world projects.
What you'll do#
- Assist the GIS Management Department with expanding capabilities and data integrity initiatives.
- Update vertical assets, pull Mapcon data, and work with Survey123.
- Perform data cleanup, collection, digitization, and quality-control tasks.
- Collaborate with GIS developers, administrators, field staff, and management technicians.
- Use standard office software, Esri software, and SAP.
- Participate in the improvement of the Asset Management System.
- Follow all safety policies, including wearing required personal protective equipment during field work.
- Attend training and safety awareness programs.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited educational institution in a GIS program, engineering, science, biology, or a related field.
- Junior or senior status during the summer of 2027.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- A cover letter is required with your submission.
- Ability to maintain predictable and reliable attendance.
Location & details#
- Location: Lansing, Michigan.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May 31, 2027, to August 13, 2027).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship at $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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