Intern/Co-Op-Forestry

CMS Energy, Corp.; Michigan; On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Outdoor internship

Job summary

Consumers Energy invites applications for Forestry Internships in Michigan. Interns will assist with tree work planning, inventories, data collection, and vegetation management for various utility forestry projects.

Responsibilities include auditing work and supporting storm-related response when needed. Candidates must be actively enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Forestry, Environmental Science, Conservation or Arboriculture, with minimum GPA 2.7 and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing technical related Bachelor's degree.
• Currently pursuing an Engineering-related Master's while having completed a Bachelor's in applicable field.
• Minimum GPA requirement of 2.7 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting and planning necessary tree work for a wide range of projects.
• Auditing completed tree work.
• Data collection, analysis, and input.
• Assist with tree inventories, vegetation management plans, tree removal assessments, and other utility forestry field activities.
• Potential storm-related events.

Skills

Flexible & adaptable

Problem-solving

Learning agility

Independent work

Teamwork

Prior internship experience

Education

Technical Bachelor's degree

Engineering Master's (pursuing)

Tools

MS Office Suite

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

Location: The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance from the assigned location(s) or willing to find accommodations. Housing and living stipned arrangements may be available.

What you will do:

Forestry interns will be assigned a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

• Inspecting and planning necessary tree work for a wide range of projects;
• Auditing completed tree work; and
• Data collection, analysis, and input
• Assist with tree inventories, vegetation management plans, tree removal assessments, and other utility forestry field activities.
• Potential storm-related events

The utility industry is a great way to put your passion for the outdoors and nature to work in an industry that is vital to our economy and state.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to new assignments and projects
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Attitude and aptitude to learn new skills and concepts
• Ability and willingness to work independently or as part of a team to complete tasks
• Prior work and/or internship experience
• Hands-on experience with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

We encourage you to apply if you possess the following

Actively enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Forestry, Environmental Science, Conservation or Arboriculture. The following MUST betrue to be eligible for an Intern role.

• A current student:
• currently pursuing technical related Bachelor's degree
• currently pursuing an Engineering-related Master's while having completed a Bachelor's in applicable field
• Minimum GPA requirement of 2.7 or higher.

This role may require reporting to an assigned headquarter. Leaders will discussthe work arrangements which best fit the nature of the work along with overall business needs.

Why should you join our team?

The Forestry internship program is geared toward current college students who have a passion for our natural resources and working outdoors. The internship program at Consumers Energy has core principles of skill development, ability enhancement and knowledge application - experience designed to be complimentary to traditional classroom instruction.

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.

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