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JOB DESCRIPTION

Description

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering graduating later than August 2026. Electric Distribution Engineering interns will be exposed to a variety of projects and activities that occur within the energy industry. Interns will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills learned through college and apply them to the workplace. The position is temporary, nonexempt, and full-time/hourly through the summer.

Company and Internship Program Overview

MidAmerican Energy Company one of the largest renewable energy producers in the U.S is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, safely meeting the energy needs of more than 1.6 million customers in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, and South Dakota. A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, we have more than 3,400 dedicated employees serving our customers every day across our service territory.

Interns will have the opportunity to participate in the annual three-day summer intern event in Des Moines, Iowa where they will have the opportunity to tour state-of-the-art facilities, network with leadership, and gain a broader understanding of MidAmerican Energy Company. Other panels, lunch and learns, and events will be happening throughout the summer to give our interns the best experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

+ Provide Engineering support for planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the electric distribution system. Project assignments may include performing project designs and field support (inspection, staking, measuring, and record verification).

+ Maintaining inspection data bases and recording inspection results.

+ Performing Engineering analysis, investigations, and preparing engineering reports.

+ Maintenance of Electric Distribution maps and drawings with appropriate electrical equipment details and specifications.

+ Other special projects as determined by the electric distribution engineering manager and staff.

Performance Expectations

+ Perform responsibilities as directed within determined time frames and with a high degree of accuracy.

+ Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and the company.

+ Maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities; enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.

+ Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding company information.

+ Attend work on a regular basis and support the company’s employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.

+ Ensure all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understand and comply with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills for Success

+ Prior energy industry experience helpful.

+ Software skills needed to be used in extracting information from various sources, conducting analysis and assisting workforce to achieve goals.

+ Effective project management skills.

+ Effective verbal and written communication skills.

+ Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

+ Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Qualifications

+ Must be a college student, sophomore or higher standing, currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in engineering.

+ Must be able to work May-August 2026.

+ Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

+ Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record.

+ Employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer physical and drug screen.

JOB INFO

Job Identification: 10003847

Job Category: Internship

Job Schedule: Part time

Job Shift: Day

Pay Range: 18.00-27.00

Business: MidAmerican Energy Company