Intern/Co-Op-Technician

Consumers Energy•Adrian, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician Internship Program is geared toward current college students who have an interest in Consumers Energy and the energy industry. The Technician Internship Program at Consumers Energy has core principles of skill development, ability enhancement, and knowledge application – experience designed to be complementary to traditional classroom instruction. We are looking for: Current college students of all levels will work as part of a larger team to provide hands-on support and/or design & development for various technical aspects of our business. This could include work in energy delivery – electric engineering, energy delivery – gas engineering, energy operations, and more – all while helping create a better tomorrow for the communities we serve! In addition to working alongside full-time employees carrying out the technician function for Consumers Energy, Technician Interns will have the option to participate in several additional optional events within the program. This includes intern networking events, company tours, and the consistently top-ranked philanthropic event, the Intern Challenge. Technician Intern assignments may include opportunities in: Electric GIS Operations Electric Distribution Design Team Gas Metering and Regulation Engineering Team Gas Distribution Pipeline Engineering Team Gas Transmission Pipeline Engineering Team Electric Field Laboratory Land Services Survey. This posting does not represent a specific position and is posted for the purpose of collecting resumes for students interested in a Technician opportunity with Consumers Energy. Opportunities could include summer 2027 Internships, fall or spring co-op, part-time year-round co-op, etc. Due to the nature of this posting, and alignment to the recruitment season, applications will be collected from August through end of October 2026. Responses to your application may be delayed due to the extended application period.

Requirements

Actively enrolled and pursuing a 2-year associate’s degree in a science or technical field, working toward completion of 48 scientific or technical semester credit hours, or Bachelor’s degree
Minimum GPA requirement of 2.7 or higher
A valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Ability to be flexible and adaptable to new assignments and projects
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills are critical
Must possess the attitude and aptitude to learn new skills and concepts
Ability and willingness to work independently or as part of a team in order to complete tasks
Prior work and/or internship experience is a plus
Hands-on experience with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Experience with CAD systems

Responsibilities

Consult with supervisors, operators, and engineers to review assigned area needs
Discuss problems, prioritize work, and provide technical expertise.
Review, edit, develop, manage, and interpret documents and drawings utilized for the purposes of maintaining, constructing, testing, and removing facilities from the Company’s gas and electric systems.
Assist with technical projects as a technician to include design support, creation of engineering drawings, inspections, system planning, specifications, reports, maps, environmental impacts, permits, contracts, schedules, estimates, surveying, easements, data collection, construction observation, and field investigation.
Provide technical services with accuracy, integrating all applicable governmental and company laws, standards, and procedures on time and under budget.
Use computer-assisted engineering, design, and drafting software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
Understand and follow company established standard procedures for file structure and standard drawing procedures for projects.
Become familiar with plans and specifications, maps, and related material for each project and be able to utilize the information appropriately.
Assists in client contact and communication.
Utilize effective oral and written communication skills to provide technical expertise to coworkers, clients, customers, government entities and the public.
Provide all technical services in a legal and ethical manner.
Reviews operating and construction sites to monitor progress and other duties per the design documents.