Intern, GIS

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: $23.00 - $23.00

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has an opening for a Geographical Information System "GIS" Intern in our GIS Management Department, located in Lansing, MI.

Job Type: Part-Time Intern Position

Dates: May 131, 2027 - August 13, 2027

Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour.

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented GIS Intern to join our GIS Management Department for the summer of 2027.

The GIS Intern will gain valuable, hands‑on experience supporting the implementation and management of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications within a utility environment. This position will assist with GIS data cleanup, collection, development, digitization, and data integrity initiatives using the Esri ArcGIS platform, including Arc Map and ArcGIS Pro.

Working under the mentorship of a BWL GIS team member, the intern will have the opportunity to learn about the day-to-day operations of a professional GIS department and collaborate with GIS developers, administrators, field staff, and GIS management technicians.

• Assist the GIS Management Department with expanding GIS capabilities and supporting data development and data integrity initiatives.
• Update vertical assets within the GIS environment, including pulling Mapcon data, working with Survey
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• Support GIS data collection, digitization, development, and quality‑control activities.
• Collaborate with GIS developers, GIS administrators, field staff, and GIS management technicians.
• Utilize standard office software, including spreadsheets, word‑processing, and database applications, as well as Esri software and SAP.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of BWL's Asset Management System.
• Follow all BWL safety policies and procedures and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing field work.
• Attend required training, safety awareness programs, and skills‑improvement activities as directed by BWL or applicable government agencies, including MIOSHA.
• Maintain compliance with all BWL policies, procedures, and work rules.
• Maintain predictable and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

• Must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution in an Geographic Information Systems program, engineering, science, biology, or a related field with junior or senior status during the summer of 2027.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• A cover letter is requested with your submission, please.
• Interviews will begin mid-November.

• Apply classroom knowledge to real‑world GIS projects.
• Gain experience using Esri ArcGIS, Arc Map, ArcGIS Pro, and Survey
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• Develop practical skills in GIS data collection, editing, cleanup, digitization, and quality assurance.
• Learn how GIS supports the operations and asset management of a public utility.
• Work alongside experienced GIS professionals and gain exposure to GIS development, administration, field operations, and asset management.
• Build professional experience in a collaborative utility environment.

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.…