Intern, Electric System Integrity Engineer

Thank you for your interest in the BWL. We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career.

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has openings for two Electrical Engineering Interns in our Electric System Integrity Department, located in Lansing, MI.

Position Summary:

Job Type: Full-Time Summer Internship

Dates: May 17, 2027 - August 13, 2027

Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour.

Electric System Integrity is responsible for engineering, designing and problem solving for the Electric Utility transmission, substation, and distribution assets of BWL. Potential projects include system load flow planning, protection and coordination studies, electrical equipment review and specifications, overhead pole line and underground cable design, and substation control projects. The ESI Intern will also help with material specifications, system planning studies for the BWL’s Strategic Plan, and system improvement sketches including voltage cut overs. The ESI Intern will learn from, and be supervised by, a mentor of the Electric Systems Integrity Department.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with the internal departments on various projects as assigned.
• Some potential projects available to the intern(s)
• Intern 1:
  • Working with team members to learn distribution system planning, basic design tasks, and distribution standards and materials applications.
  • The intern will be assisting with running planning studies and recommending various solutions to improve system reliability for our customers.
• Intern 2:
  • Working with various team members to get experience with the transmission planning and system protection side of our business.
  • This includes assisting with running various transmission planning studies and performing system protection studies and recommending device settings.
• Utilizes standard office software (i.e., spreadsheet, word-processing, database) and SAP.
• Required to follow BWL Safety Manual and wear personal protective equipment for all field work.
• Attends training and safety awareness and/or skills improvement as required by the BWL or government agency such as MIOSHA.
• Participation in the continuous improvement of the Asset Management System.
• Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Specifications:

• Currently enrolled in an accredited educational institution in an engineering program (e.g., preference in civils/structural, but may include chemical, mechanical, industrial, reliability, electrical) with junior or senior status during the summer of 2027.
• Must be enrolled in fall classes 2027.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Interviews will begin mid-November.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for the majority of the working day. The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office environment, including the use of stairs. Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment. Ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen. Must frequently communicate with other departments and employees both verbally and in writing. May need to lift and carry up to 30 pounds and/or position the body to reach items on the floor/below knee level or reach overhead. The person in this position needs to move about in industrial environments and on uneven terrain occasionally. May be required to recognize small numbers, letters, symbols, color on prints, and operate field instruments/equipment.

Works in a temperature-controlled office environment, with occasional work in outdoor weather conditions and industrial environments.

Must successfully complete a background check, a substance screening and a physical (if applicable).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills that may be required of the employee. Management reserves the right to add, remove, or otherwise alter these duties, responsibilities, and skills at any time.

About BWL:

The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly-owned utilities.

The Location:

Lansing lies at the heart of the Great Lakes State and offers all the beauty and splendor of the four seasons. A haven for swimming, boating, fishing, snowmobiling, golf, and hunting, mid-Michigan is also just a couple hours from premier skiing and one of the most beautiful freshwater lakeshores in the world on our Lake Michigan Coast. Lansing itself is only minutes and miles away from two of the nation’s premier universities, Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, and boasts miles of walking, running, biking trails, Potter Park Zoo, professional sports, the arts, and fine dining.

THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER