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

• Support the full software development lifecycle—including prototyping, design, testing, debugging, documentation, and deployment—within an agile environment using Test-Driven Design (TDD) and paired programming approaches.

• Contribute technical expertise to IT projects, focusing on solution design, configuration, testing, and documentation.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to inform process improvement and strategic planning.
• Develop executive-level PowerPoint presentations to communicate complex information effectively.
• Assist with planning, business analysis, budgeting, negotiations, customer service, and auditing across various business functions.
• Provide application development and business analysis support for project planning, reporting, contracts, scheduling, and field investigations.
• Ensure deliverables are accurate, timely, and within budget.
• Translate user requirements into agile-based application development solutions.
• Utilize software tools to analyze, interpret, and present data effectively.
• You may report to different leaders depending on project scope, department, or location.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain and update technical documentation (e.g., ReadMe files)
• 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
• Understanding of software development principles and best practices in coding

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

• Proficiency in C# and .NET frameworks (Core, .NET 5) 
• Proficiency in front-end languages/frameworks (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, Next.js)  
• Experience with API management platforms (e.g., Apigee, Azure API Management, Mulesoft) 
• Experience with testing tools (e.g., Bruno, Postman, Blazemeter, Jmeter, Certify) 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure services (e.g., Azure AD, Data Factory, Logic Apps, Functions) 
• Familiarity with Azure Generative AI services and methods (OpenAI, Cognitive Services, Speech Services, RAG model) 
• Familiar with Azure DevOps, CLI, PowerShell, and CI/CD 
• Familiar with API security (OAuth, JWT) 
• Proficiency in Python and experience with machine learning frameworks 

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 the winter/spring recruitment 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 contact E-Recruiting@cmsenergy.com