Intern/Co-Op-Various Engineering

Consumers Energy; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Networking events

Company tours

Intern Challenge

Job summary

Consumers Energy in Michigan invites current college students to join our Engineering Internship/Co-Op Program. You'll work on a team delivering hands-on design and development for engineering projects across electric and gas domains, gaining exposure to energy delivery and operations.

This program emphasizes skill development, academic integration, and real hands-on experience through networking events, company tours, and the annual Intern Challenge.

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing an ABET-accredited engineering degree (Bachelor's or Master's).
• Minimum GPA of 2.7 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Support and participate in hands-on engineering design and development projects.
• Collaborate with a team of engineers on electric and gas engineering domains.
• Engage in networking events, company tours, and the Intern Challenge.
• Assist in day-to-day engineering tasks as part of a professional team.

Skills

Adaptable

Problem-solving

Learning aptitude

Teamwork

Prior internship

MS Office

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's in Engineering

ABET-accredited Master's in Engineering

Engineering-related Master's with Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

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

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:

Current college students of all levels will work as part of a larger team to provide hands-on support and design/development for various engineering aspects of our business. This could include work in energy delivery - electric engineering, gas engineering, energy operations, and more - all while helping create a better tomorrow for the communities we serve!In addition to working alongside full-time employees carrying out the engineering function for Consumers Energy, Engineering Interns/Co-Ops will have the option to participate in a number of additional optional events within the program. This includes intern networking events, company tours, and the consistently top-ranked philanthropic event, the Intern Challenge. There are so many new, exciting opportunities in the world of engineering. It's a very exciting time for Consumers Energy; come be a part of history - and fun!

IMPORTANT NOTE:

This posting does not represent a specific position and is posted for the purpose of collecting resumes for students interested in an Engineering internship opportunity with Consumers Energy. 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 through the end of October 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.

Actively enrolled and pursuing an ABET-accredited bachelor's degree in Engineering, with a specific focus in Various Engineering disciplines. The following MUST betrue to be eligible for an Intern role.

• A current student:
  • currently pursuing Bachelor's in Engineering at ABET school OR
  • currently pursuing a Master's in Engineering at ABET school OR
  • currently pursuing an Engineering-related Master's while having completed a Bachelor's in Engineering at ABET school
• Minimum GPA requirement of 2.7 or higher.

Preferred Skills:

• 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 in order to complete tasks
• Prior work and/or internship experience
• Hands-on experience with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)

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 Engineering Internship/Cooperative Assistant Program is geared toward current college students who have a passion for Engineering and an interest in Consumers Energy and the energy industry. The Engineering Internship/Co-Op Program at Consumers Energy has core principles of skill development, ability enhancement, and knowledge application - an experience designed to be complementary 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.