Intern/Co-Op-Business (all non-technical majors)

Job description

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.8 million of the state’s 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Consumers Energy knows job number one is to keep the lights on for customers. We are committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy to our customers 24/7. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship, e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.

Please do not apply if you will need immigration sponsorship for a work visa now or in the future, including sponsorship for H-1B, TN, etc., now or in the future. We are unable to hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT for this position as the position is not eligible for participation in the H-1B lottery program and is not eligible for current or future immigration sponsorship for a work visa.

Location

This is a hybrid (virtual/onsite) position with required onsite days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and may be assigned to any Consumers Energy Service Center located throughout Michigan's lower Peninsula. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance from the assigned location(s) or willing to find accommodations. Housing and living stipend arrangements may be available. Please attach your offical/unofficial transcripts to the "supporting Documents" section of the application to be considered for this opportunity.

The Business Internship Program is geared towards current college students who are earning a business degree or other related field. We are also looking for those who have a passion for learning the inside workings of a large utility company within the energy industry. The Internship Program at Consumers Energy has core principles in place to challenge the intern and practically apply theories learned in their educational journey.

What you will do

Current college students of all levels will work as part of a larger team to provide hands-on support and development for aspects of our business. This could include work in; project management, emergency management, finance, human resources, strategy, governance and compliance, supplier diversity, inventory and sourcing analytics, issue resolution, public affairs, accounting and more all while helping create a better tomorrow for the communities we serve!

IMPORTANT NOTE

This posting does not represent a specific position and is posted for the purpose of collecting resumes for students interested in an internship opportunity with Consumers Energy. The opportunities could include summer 2027 Internships, fall or spring co-op, part-time year-round co-op, etc. Due to the nature of this posting, and alignment to the recruitment season, applications will be collected from September-Mid November 2026.

Responses to your application may be delayed due to the extended application period. The best way to stand out is to connect with us through virtual events or company held networking opportunities and social media. We encourage you to apply if you possess the following: Enrolled and actively pursuing an associates or bachelor's degree from an accredited university as a student. A successful candidate should have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Some of the basic skills required for the role: Written and verbal communication skills Critical thinker Detail Oriented Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Self-Starter Flexible Why should you join our team? At Consumers Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages.

We are deliberately creating an inclusive culture that makes our diverse team of co-workers feel valued, supported, and empowered every day. We're a company made up of thousands of people, all with different stories to share and work to do, but we stand united in our company purpose: world class performance delivering hometown service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are.

We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY (Different Generations), capable (Different Abilities), Interfaith, People Planet Partners, and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.