Intern / Co-Op- Applications & Analytics 1

Join the diverse and dynamic team that powers Michigan's largest energy provider and one of the nation's largest gas and electric combination utilities. Consumers Energy services 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents - caring for our friends and neighbors in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties. We embrace a cleaner and leaner utility vision focused on eliminating energy waste and adding renewable energy from sources such as wind and solar.

Software Developer Intern

Location

This position is onsite minimally 3 days a week at our Corporate headquarters located in Jackson, MI. The selected candidate must be within a commutable distance or willing to relocate (relocation package is available for those that qualify).

The interview process for this position will consist of a panel interview as well as a technical assessment.

• This position is not open to sponsorship

General Summary of Responsibilities

Join our Application & Analytics team and help our subject matter experts tackle real business challenges in the energy industry. As an intern, you'll engage with critical topics, sharpen your analytical, creative, and leadership skills, and contribute to developing innovative applications using agile tools. Your work matters : you will drive operational improvements that save costs for customers, improve performance so we can more effectively deliver heat and light, and develop applications that increase customer satisfaction.

This role is challenging and rewarding, offering hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology and core problem-solving skills. You'll explore disruptive trends, support senior leaders, and grow in a supportive, collaborative environment.

Beyond coding, we immerse you in our company culture, connect you with industry professionals, and invite you to events like company tours and our top-rated Intern Challenge. Take the first step toward an exciting career. Your journey starts here.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Education / Experience

Currently enrolled and actively pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in the business or engineering field majoring in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, or a similar field. The minimum GPA requirement for this internship position is 2.7.

Preferred Experience

Hours and Travel

Meet travel requirements of the position. Work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and use hands to handle or feel objects. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear. The employee must lift and move up to twenty pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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. Opportunities may include summer 2026 internships or part-time opportunities.

Due to the nature of this posting, and alignment to thewinter / springrecruitment season, applications will be collected from September through October of 2025. Responses to applications may be delayed due to the extended application period. The best way to stand out will be to visit us on campus!

Consumers Energy Employee Referrals :

If you are a Consumers Energy employee that would like to refer an applicant to this position, please visit your Workforce Connect home page and utilize the "Refer Friends and Family" section.

For questions, please contactE-Recruiting@cmsenergy.com

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's Advisory Panel (WAP), Women's Engineering Network (WEN), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capable, Interfaith 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.