About the role
What you will do:
Forestry interns will be assigned a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:
- Inspecting and planning necessary tree work for a wide range of projects;
- Auditing completed tree work; and
- 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
The utility industry is a great way to put your passion for the outdoors and nature to work in an industry that is vital to our economy and state.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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)
We encourage you to apply if you possess the following
Actively enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Forestry, Environmental Science, Conservation or Arboriculture. The following MUST be true to be eligible for an Intern role.
- A current student:
- currently pursuing 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.
Why should you join our team?
The Forestry internship program is geared toward current college students who have a passion for our natural resources and working outdoors. The internship program at Consumers Energy has core principles of skill development, ability enhancement and knowledge application - experience designed to be complimentary to traditional classroom instruction.