Consumers Energy

We Are Our History

Our employees have been working hard to power Michigan’s growth and progress for more than 130 years, and we’re forging a bright path as we look to the future.

In 1886, the year the Foote brothers founded our company,W.A. Foote lived by a simple mantra, “If you have promised anything, carry through with it.”

That philosophy has been carried through over the years and its substance can be seen in everything we do – whether it’s caring for the communities we serve, restoring power to our customers or leaving the environment better than we found it.

We Are Our Future

Since then, much has changed in the utility industry. One thing that hasn’t changed is the daily pledge to do the right thing and the commitment to our families, friends and neighbors in Michigan. That’s part of the company’s DNA –no matter the energy related policies or challenges that face us.

World Class Performance Delivering Hometown Service is a simple creed, but is central to everything we do, now and moving forward. It doesn’t matter if you are answering calls in the contact center, climbing a utility pole or making a presentation, we all play a part in continuing the legacy of the company.

Our company has always encouraged employees to be innovative and to do the right thing; and in turn,
employees have respected the company’s dedication to their safety and encouragement to donate to causes we support.

Generations of passionate and dedicated employees have brought us to where we are today. And our workforce, now and those that follow in the future will be responsible for upholding the values that have made us one of the most respected companies in the country.

In our line of work, we have a wide range of employees – all striving to deliver hometown service. These employees range from Union workers, which include our gas and electric workers and field employees, to exempt and non- exempt employees with corporate roles scattered all over the state. We also strive to invest in and prepare the next generation of workers through our internship program.

Our company values our partnership with the Utility Workers Union of America (UWUA), which represents our Operations, Maintenance and Construction (OM&C), Customer Contact Center (CCC) and Zeeland plant employees – more than half our workforce.

If you’re a military veteran, Consumers Energy is the ideal career destination for you. We value the unique skills you bring to our company, skills that can be a springboard to a successful career. You will have opportunities in the field, at a plant or in an office. We will invest in your development and give you the opportunity to thrive in a role leading a team essential to providing energy to Michigan.

Our culture is based on many of the same tenets as the military. We have a sense of service, and all our employees exhibit an accountability to each other and to the people of Michigan. Residents rely on us to heat and power their homes and businesses, and we feel a strong sense of service to them.

We take pride in offering our employees a strong compensation package, including comprehensive benefits.

We See You, We Hear You

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 are committed to supporting our Black colleagues. We take a stand on anti-racism; being non-racist is not enough. 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 hard 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’s Advisory Panel (WAP), Women’s Engineering Network (WEN), Minority Advisory Panel (MAP), Pride Alliance of Consumers Energy (PACE), GENERGY, capABLE and Veterans Advisory Panel (VAP) are key enablers to living the values of our company culture: Caring, Empowered, Deliberate, Agility, and Ownership.

Forbes Magazine recently named us one of Michigan’s Best Places to Work – and for Diversity.

Named among the Best Places to Work forLGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation

Gold Veteran-Friendly Employer by the Michigan Veteran Affairs Agency.

Careers:
We’re more than a place to get your energy. We’re a career
destination. We offer a workplace where you can grow
personally and professionally, all with the goal of enhancing
the quality of life for almost every resident and business in
Michigan. We offer careers in diverse fields and experience
levels ranging from entry-level to seasoned professionals.

Individual Development Plans:
With their supervisor, employees create customized
individual development plans based on their unique
knowledge, experience and career interests.

Development Opportunities:
We welcome ambition – and offer plans and training that
will help you achieve your career goals.

Corporate:
We’re more than an energy company – we’re a company of
people. From customer communications to legal and real
estate, there’s a job for you.

Skilled Labor:
Consumers Energy’s skilled labor workforce is essential to
our success. The work they do makes an impact on how
Michigan runs. If you love a rewarding challenge, come join
our team.

Field Operations:
Our field operations teams are at the core of Consumers
Energy – from plant operations to construction and
linework, we offer a range of career possibilities.

Information Technology:
Developers, integrators and analysts make sure we’re
technologically equipped to serve our customers.

Engineering:
Our engineers don’t sit behind a desk all day. They’re in the
field solving problems and paving the way for important
enhancements to our system.

Technical and Safety Training:
Employees participate in on-site technical and safety
training specifically designed to keep them working safely
and effectively.

Educational Assistance Program:
Full- and part-time employees can get reimbursed for qualified degree programs at approved colleges and
universities.

Project Management Training and Certification:
Consumers Energy provides project management training that may lead to Associate, Master and/or
PMP (Project Management Professional) certifications.

Energy U Online Training:
In working with the Midwest Energy Association,
employees can choose from hundreds of topics for self-paced learning.

The Consumers Energy Utility Institute:
This 10-day management development program educates employees on a broad range of topics
from utility rates and regulation, customer valuemanagement, utility finance, operational improvement
tools and leading change