Job Description
The Lansing Board of Water & Light (BWL) has an opening for an
Energy Planning & Decarbonization Intern in our Strategic Planning 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 BWL Utility's Carbon Neutrality Programs are currently experiencing exponential growth including electric vehicles, solar, renewable energy, electrification and demand response. With a mentor from the Carbon Neutrality Team, the intern will provide support for the BWL's initiatives and will work collaboratively with other departments.
Essential Functions: - Intern will perform work supporting the following programs:
- development of community solar program for BWL customers.
- research and support related to electric vehicle adoption in service territory.
- administration of customer programs related to energy waste reduction and electrification.
- working with other departments such as Environmental and Sustainability on joint projects.
- Utilizes standard office software (i.e., spreadsheet, word-processing, database) and SAP.
- Attend training and safety awareness and/or skills improvement as required by the BWL or government agency such as MIOSHA.
- 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 with an emphasis on environmental engineering, chemistry, or science related field with junior or senior status during the summer of 2025.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0.
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. and/or noise.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- 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
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