Intern/Co-Op-Forestry

Consumers Energy•MULTIPLE LOCATIONS, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Consumers Energy is Michigan’s largest energy provider, serving 6.8 million residents across 68 Lower Peninsula counties. The company is committed to delivering reliable, clean, and affordable energy 24/7. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship (H-1B, TN, etc.) and cannot hire individuals with CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT. The selected candidate must be within commutable distance of the assigned location or willing to find accommodations; housing and living stipend arrangements may be available. The Forestry internship program is designed for current college students passionate about natural resources and outdoor work, focusing on skill development, ability enhancement, and knowledge application to complement classroom instruction.

Requirements

Actively enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Forestry, Environmental Science, Conservation or Arboriculture
Currently pursuing a technical related Bachelor's degree
Currently pursuing an Engineering-related Master's while having completed a Bachelor's in applicable field
Minimum GPA requirement of 2.7 or higher

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Inspecting and planning necessary tree work for a wide range of projects
Auditing completed tree work
Data collection, analysis, and input
Assist with tree inventories, vegetation management plans, tree removal assessments, and other utility forestry field activities
Potential storm-related events