Intern - Gas Engineering

Berkshire Hathaway Energy • Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

MidAmerican Energy Company is hiring a student pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical, civil, mechanical, or industrial engineering who expects to graduate after August 2027. The temporary, nonexempt, full-time hourly position runs through summer 2027, with availability required from May through August 2027.

Gas Engineering interns gain hands-on experience working alongside industry professionals, applying classroom knowledge in a workplace setting, developing technical skills, and contributing to projects that support customers and communities. Summer learning opportunities include networking events, leadership forums, and MidAmerican Energy's annual three-day intern event in Des Moines.

Requirements

• Be a college student at sophomore standing or higher, currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in electrical, civil, mechanical, or industrial engineering.
• Be available to work May through August 2027.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Create engineering drawings for proposed and existing gas facilities.
• Assist engineering technicians with designing gas distribution government rebuild, new construction, and reliability projects.
• Assist engineering technicians with field work, including inspection, staking, measuring, and record verification.
• Assist with coordinating the design and construction of gas facilities with consulting engineers and construction contractors.
• Assist the engineering supervisor with data analysis, summaries, and reporting.
• Enter inspection and record data in databases.
• Update gas distribution maps and records as necessary.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern