Geographic Information System "GIS" Intern

The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has an opening for a Geographical Information System "GIS" Intern in our Asset Management Department, located in Lansing, MI. Position Summary: Job Type: Full-Time Summer Internship Dates: May 12, 2025 - August 08, 2025 Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour. The GIS Intern will help with the implementation of the GPS technologies and data collection in the area of GIS. The GIS intern will learn from and be supervised by a mentor from our Records Management under our Asset Management Department. Essential Functions: Our records management is expanding our GPS capabilities, and the GIS intern will assist in this data collection. The GIS Intern will work with GIS developers, field staff and records management techs. 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, science, biology, or a related field with junior or senior status during the summer of 2025. Minimum GPA of 3.0. A cover letter is requested with your submission, please. Physical Requirements / Working Conditions: Employees are required to follow the BWL Safety Manual and wear required personal protective equipment, adhere to BWL safety rules and regulations, attend all training for safety awareness or skills improvement as required by supervisor, BWL, or governmental agency such as MIOSHA. Normal office and occasional field work. Field conditions may include heat, cold, dust, and/or noise. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus, especially due to concentration on a computer screen and small numbers. Must successfully complete a background check, a substance screening and a physical (if applicable). Why Should You Apply? Skills development, and opportunity for professional growth Tours to BWL facilities and other local companies 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, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan's shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing. THE BOARD OF WATER & LIGHT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Created: 2024-10-19