Thank you for your interest in the BWL. We think you'll find it a rewarding and nurturing place to grow your career.
Starting Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00
The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL), has full time openings available for the 2026 Summer Internship Program.
A BWL internship is an opportunity offered to students interested in gaining work experience in a job specific industry. Our 2026 internship dates are as follows:
- Start Date - May 11, 2026, Onsite Orientation
- End Date - August 07, 2026, Internship Concludes
AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY MAY INCLUDE:
1. Information Technology; (I.T.) / Operations Technology (OT)
2. Engineering - various disciplines (electrical, mechanical, industrial, civil, environmental, chemical, water...) These interns may be in departments such as:
- Project Engineering
- Asset Management
- Work Management
- Electric Systems Integrity
- Water Distribution
- Water Production
- Plant Engineering
3. Environmental / Carbon Neutrality & Energy Planning.
4. Human Resources
5. Accounting /Internal Audit
6. Customer Operations
7. Business / Marketing
8. GIS
9. Legal Services
(Individual postings will be available at a later date)
Why Should You Apply?
- Skills development, and opportunity for professional growth
- Tours to BWL facilities
- Volunteering opportunities
- Networking opportunities
- Satisfaction of delivering high-quality, essential services to the people of greater Lansing
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.
