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
Consumers Energy
1 Energy Plz
Jackson
Michigan United States
www.consumersenergy.com
