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 position, in office, minimally 3 days per week. 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.
Department Summary
The DigitalProducts and& Technology team is at the heart of innovation, powering Michigan's future by craftingcutting-edgedigital solutions that transform how our customers and communities experience energy. Guided by our Digital First strategy, we harness modern technical practices and agile methodologies to create intuitive, impactful software that drives measurable business value and enhances user experiences. Join a dynamic team where collaboration, creativity, and impact converge!
We partner closely with business teams to uncover digital opportunities, prioritize high-impact outcomes, and deliver trustworthy, user-friendly technology. By embracing our CE Way principles-engaging onsolutions, illuminating priorities, and minimizing waste-we build systems that are simple, helpful, and valuable. Ifyou'repassionate about innovation, community, and shaping a sustainable energy future, come grow with us at Consumers Energy!
General Summary of Responsibilities
Join ourDigital Productsand &Technologyteam and help our subject matter experts tacklereal businesschallenges in the energy industry. As an intern,you'llengage 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 withcutting-edgetechnology and core problem-solving skills.You'llexplore disruptive trends, support senior leaders, and grow in a supportive, collaborative environment.
Weimmerseyou 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
Support theDesign, documentation, configuration, testing, validation,implementation, and management ofCommercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) software products, customizing solutions as needed to meet business requirements and ensure seamless integration with existing systems.
Contribute toroutine configuration and maintenance activities to ensure software systemsoperatesecurely, efficiently, and effectively.
Helpidentifyand work within constraints of vendor platforms whileoptimizingperformance and functionality despite technical limitations, licensing restrictions, or integration challenges.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability tomaintainand update technical documentation(Job Aids)
Growth mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt
Business value-focused mindset with an understanding of broader impact
Awareness of basic architectural concepts and standards
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
Basic understanding ofsoftwareconfigurationandmaintenance.
Education/Experience
CurrentlyEnrolled 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.
TheminimumGPA requirement for this internship position is 2.7.
Preferred Experience
Coursework, class projects, student organization involvement, or prior internship experience related to software, information systems, computer science, engineering, data, or technology(e.g.,SQL, data modeling)
Exposure toconfigure, testing, troubleshooting, or supporting softwareapplications(e.g.,QA testing,PowerShell,Test cases).
Interest in learning how Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) platforms are configured,maintained, integrated, and used to support businessprocesses(SAP, ServiceNow,ArcGIS,etc.).
Experience creating or updating documentation such as project notes, technical instructions, user guides, test results, ReadMe files, or process documentation.
Familiarity with basic software development concepts, scripting, databases, APIs, cloud platforms, or system integration concepts.
Exposure to agile tools or team-based project practices, such as user stories, backlog tracking, sprint planning, or collaborative delivery(Azure DevOps).
Demonstrated curiosity, problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and willingness to learnnew technologies, business processes, and... For full info follow application link.
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, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.
