Intern, PED

Lansing Board of Water & Light • Lansing, MI

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Engineering Department at the Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) is hiring an engineering intern in Lansing, Michigan, for a full-time summer internship running May 17, 2027, through August 13, 2027. The intern will work on an independent project or task, or a portion of a larger project alongside an experienced engineer. The specific assignment will depend on the intern’s discipline and available projects; this year’s focus is electrical engineering. Work may involve engineering and design at electric generating stations, drinking water plants, steam heat plants, chilled water plants, electric solar projects, plant control projects, or office upgrades. The intern may also assist with studies, material specifications, estimates, budgets, and drawing revisions. A Project Engineering Department mentor will provide supervision and guidance.

The position requires following BWL safety policies, using personal protective equipment during field work, attending required training, complying with BWL policies and work rules, and maintaining predictable and reliable attendance. The role is based in a temperature-controlled office, with occasional work outdoors and in industrial environments. Candidates must successfully complete a background check, substance screening, and physical if applicable.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution in an electrical engineering program; junior or senior status during summer 2027 is required.
• Must be enrolled in fall classes in 2027.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Must be able to remain stationary for most of the workday and occasionally move about the office, including using stairs.
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment and adjust focus when concentrating on a computer screen.
• Must frequently communicate verbally and in writing with other departments and employees.
• May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and position the body to reach items below knee level or overhead.
• Must occasionally move around industrial environments and uneven terrain.
• May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, and colors on prints, and operate field instruments or equipment.
• Must successfully complete a background check, substance screening, and physical if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Electrical engineering is the preferred discipline.

Responsibilities

• Design a small project or a portion of a larger project and monitor it through design phases with guidance from a mentor.
• Assist with active electrical, mechanical, or civil/structural projects and activities.
• Assist with design, construction, commissioning, material procurement, construction specifications, and similar tasks.
• Investigate and specify materials needed for BWL projects.
• Follow the BWL Safety Manual and wear personal protective equipment during field work.
• Attend training and safety-awareness or skills-improvement activities as required by BWL or a government agency such as MIOSHA.
• Comply with BWL policies and work rules and maintain predictable, reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed