Intern, GIS

Lansing Board of Water & Light; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

The Lansing Board of Water & Light's GIS Management Department in Lansing, MI has an opening for a part-time GIS Intern for May 2027 to August 13, 2027.

The role involves assisting with GIS capabilities expansion, data development, and asset management; you will work with Esri software, SAP, and field staff to ensure accurate GIS data and smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Geographic Information Systems program with junior or senior status in summer 2027.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Interest in GIS data development and asset management.

Responsibilities

• Assist GIS Management with expanding GIS capabilities and data integrity initiatives.
• Update vertical assets in GIS, pull MapCon data, use Survey123, and perform data cleanup.
• Support GIS data collection, digitization, development, and quality-control activities.
• Collaborate with GIS developers, admins, field staff, and management technicians.
• Utilize standard office software and Esri SAP.
• Participate in improving BWL's Asset Management System.

Skills

Data integrity

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Geographic Information Systems program

Junior or Senior status in summer 2027

GPA 3.0 minimum

Tools

Esri software

SAP

Job description

Position Summary

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

Starting Salary Range: $23.00 - $23.00. Pay Rate: $23.00 per hour.

Essential Functions

• 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 Survey123, and performing data cleanup as needed.
• 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.

Job Specifications

• 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.

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).

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.

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

The Lansing Board of Water & Light is a municipally-owned public utility that provides safe, reliable and affordable utility products and services to around 100,000 electric and 58,000 water customers throughout the greater Lansing area. Our mission is to is to provide a safe, reliable and affordable utility experience through public ownership, climate consciousness and innovative strategies.