Intern/Co-Op- Meteorology 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.

For consideration, please remember to upload your College Transcript(s) [official OR unofficial] and supporting documentation into the "Supporting Documents" section of your application.

*This position is not eligible for sponsorship

Why should you join our team?

The Meteorology Internship Program is geared toward current college students who have a passion for meteorology and climatology, with an interest in Consumers Energy and the energy industry. The Meteorology Internship Program at Consumers Energy has core principles of skill development, ability enhancement, and knowledge expansion – an experience designed to translate traditional classroom lessons into real-time application.

What you will do:

Current college students of all levels will work as part of a larger team to provide support to the meteorology and climatology aspects of our business. This could include work in localized severe weather forecasting, monitoring daily forecast trends, and long-range climate outlooks - all while helping create a better tomorrow for the communities we serve! 

In addition to working alongside full-time employees carrying out the meteorology function for Consumers Energy, Meteorology Interns will have the option to participate in a number of additional optional events within the program. This includes intern networking events, company tours, and the consistently top-ranked philanthropic event, the Intern Challenge.

Meteorology Intern assignments may include opportunities in: 

• Greater understanding of how weather conditions impact the energy grid in Michigan
• Analyzing and predicting weather patterns for daily operational updates
• Assisting the Consumers Energy meteorologist with communication of weather concerns / risks to our service territory
• Developing a program to compare observed weather parameters to historical outages
• Evaluating climate models to predict long-range energy needs and concerns
• Forecasting wildfire and air quality concerns 
• Along with many more!

There are so many new, exciting opportunities in the world of meteorology. It’s a very exciting time for Consumers Energy; come be a part of history – and fun!

IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting is for the purpose of collecting resumes for students interested in a Meteorology internship opportunity with Consumers Energy. This opportunity is for the summer of 2026. 

We encourage you to apply if you possess the following: 

• Actively enrolled and pursuing a degree in Meteorology, Climatology, Atmospheric Science, or another related field. The following MUST be true to be eligible for an Intern role:
• A current student actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Meteorology, Climatology, Atmospheric Science, or another related field.
• Minimum GPA requirement of 2.7 or higher. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic knowledge and understanding of meteorological data systems, forecast models, and atmospheric dynamics
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to new assignments and projects
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Attitude and aptitude to learning 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, PowerPoint)

This role will require reporting to an assigned headquarter. Leaders will discuss the work arrangements which best fit the nature of the work along with overall business needs.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:

We, at CMS Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others. We are passionate about building and nurturing an environment where everyone feels included. We don’t discriminate. We seek to learn about each other and better understand our unique differences. Our uniqueness makes us authentic. We create safe spaces where everyone can be who they truly are. We invite difficult conversations and uncomfortable topics. We value diverse perspectives; this is what makes us great together. We harbor an inclusive environment where employees feel empowered to share their backgrounds, experiences, and ideas. Our Employee Resource Groups, Women in Energy (WE), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), GENERGY, Capable, Interfaith, Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) and Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

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, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.