Intern/Co-Op-IT & Security

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 position will be a hybrid position located in Jackson and travel within the State of Michigan may be required. Leaders will discuss the work arrangements which best fit the nature of the work along with overall business needs.

The Information Technology (IT) Internship Program is geared toward current college students who have a passion for IT and an interest in Consumers Energy and the energy industry. The IT Internship Program at Consumers Energy has core principles of skill development, ability enhancement, and knowledge application-experiences designed to be complimentary to traditional classroom instruction.

What you will do:

IT Interns will work as part of a larger team to provide hands-on support and development for information technology across our business. This could include application/software development, networking infrastructure support, governance and compliance analysis, and more - all while helping co-workers effectively and efficiently utilize information technology resources.

In addition to working alongside full-time employees carrying out the IT strategy for Consumers Energy, IT Interns will have the option to participate in a number of events within the program, including intern networking events, company tours and the Intern Competition. There are so many new, exciting opportunities in the world of IT. It's a very exciting time for Consumers Energy; come be a part of our history!

We encourage you to apply if you possess the following:

MUST be a current student to be eligible for an Intern role and actively enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's degree in:

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• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Data Analytics
• Other related field

A minimum GPA of 2.7 or higher is required.

The following skills may set you apart:

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• Prior work experience or internship is preferred
• Hands-on experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
• Knowledge of MS Outlook is ideal
• Computing devices
• LAN/WAN
• Operating Systems
• Project Management (methodologies, principles, etc.}
• Business Applications
• Analysis
• Design
• Application Development
• SAP Experience
• Data Analytics
• Microsoft Power Platform experience is a plus
• File Servers

Why should you join our team?

The Security Internship Program is geared toward current college students who have a passion for Cyber Security, Security Engineering and GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) as well as an interest in the energy industry. The Security Internship Program at Consumers Energy is a key component of realizing the Security organization’s vision of “A World Class Security Program Built at the Best Place to Work in Michigan.

IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting does not represent a specific position and is posted for the purpose of collecting resumes for students interested in a Security internship opportunity with Consumers Energy. Opportunities are primarily for summer 2027 Internships but may also include part-time year-round internships if needed by the business.

Due to the nature of this posting, and alignment to recruitment season, applications will be collected from September through November 15th. Response to your application may be delayed due to the extended application period. The best way to stand out will be to visit us on a virtual platform this year or through a recruiting event.

For consideration, please remember to upload your College Transcript(s) [official OR unofficial] and supporting documentation into the "Supporting Documents" section of your Application.

Why should you join our team?

The Security Internship Program is geared toward current college students who have a passion for Cyber Security, Security Engineering and GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) as well as an interest in the energy industry. The Security Internship Program at Consumers Energy is a key component of realizing the Security organization’s vision of “A World Class Security Program Built at the Best Place to Work in Michigan

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.