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 roots go back to 1885, when Lansing citizens approved building a water system. Electricity was added to our list of utility services in 1892, and steam heat in 1919. Chilled water was added in 2001.
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Careers
Work with us! We're more than just one of Lansing's largest employers, the BWL is a great place to build a career. With over 700 employees, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.
The Lansing Board of Water & Light employs a wide range of professions. As a result, we seek to teach and retain excellent future employees to build our workforce through BWL's Student Programs.
The Lansing Board of Water & Light is a community employer of choice with a small company feel. Employees truly believe in the company mission and excellence in customer service – whether the customer is the general public or coworkers serving in another department.
The company allows me to make decisions that are needed. I like the freedom and the work atmosphere. Overall, it’s a good place to work, and I feel trusted to make decisions on my own.
Andre Manuel
Substation Manager, 25 Years
The relationships at the BWL are exceptional. We have a family-oriented environment where everyone gets along and respects one another. Whether it’s in a meeting or out in the field, everybody feels appreciated and heard.
Tony Green
Lead Supervisor of CMC, 18 Years
It’s a testament to the industry’s stability that the BWL has 135 years of service to the community. They’ll keep you employed and make sure you’re taken care of through everything, and that’s something most companies can’t promise you.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee's purpose is to support the BWL’s mission and values by promoting shared, authentic values of inclusion, equity, respect and understanding of those we work with throughout our organization and community. Therefore, we will treat all people with dignity and fairness first. We will value diverse opinions and world views, and we will meet people where they are on their diversity and inclusion journey.
