Intern, Asset Management

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 openings for three

Reliability Engineering Interns

in our Asset Management Department, located in Lansing, MI.

Position Summary

Job Type: Full-Time Summer Internship

Dates: May 11, 2026 - August 07, 2026

Pay Rate: $22.00 per hour.

The Asset Management Interns will help with the implementation of reliability engineering processes at the BWL. The Interns will assist with the development of a failure modes and effects analysis for a critical asset as well as implement the results. This will involve assisting with data collection, system research and field walkdowns. The Asset Management Interns at our offices will learn from, and be supervised by, a mentor of the Asset Management Department.

Essential Functions

- Collaborate with the internal departments on various projects as assigned.

- Some potential projects available to the intern(s)

- Asset data collection,

- Bills of Materials development,

- PM or work instruction creation,

- And/or developing/documenting critical set points for the DCS alarms.

- Another project type available for the intern(s) is to work collaboratively on the Asset Management System tasks with other departmental interns (e.g., REO Plant intern) which could include data or asset information collection and processing.

- Research subsystem functions, maintenance and operational plans, and data to develop an Asset Management Plan (AMP).

- Analyze drawings and manuals and perform system walkdowns to gather asset data in the chiller and gas plants.

- Assist with the development of work instructions and procedures to support critical subsystem operations and maintenance.

- 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 (e.g., preference in civils/structural, but may include chemical, mechanical, industrial, reliability, electrical) with junior or senior status during the summer of 2026.

- 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).

Why Should You Apply?

- Skills development, and opportunities 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 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