Intern - Gas Engineering

Berkshire Hathaway Energy • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a student pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical, civil, mechanical, or industrial engineering who will graduate later than August 2027. The Gas Engineering Intern will gain exposure to projects and activities in the energy industry, apply college knowledge and skills in the workplace, and develop technical skills while contributing to projects supporting customers and communities. The role includes hands-on work alongside industry professionals, as well as networking events, leadership forums, and learning opportunities throughout the summer, including MidAmerican Energy's annual three-day intern event in Des Moines.

This is a temporary, nonexempt, full-time hourly position for summer 2027. The intern must be available to work May through August 2027.

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 pursuing a degree with graduation later than August 2027.
• Be able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
• Be available to work May through August 2027.
• Have effective project management skills.
• Have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Have effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Be able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Create engineering drawings for proposed and existing gas facilities.
• Assist engineering technicians with the design of 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, summary, and reporting.
• Enter inspection and record data into databases.
• Update gas distribution maps and records as necessary.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
• Complete assigned responsibilities within determined time frames and with a high degree of accuracy.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and company.
• Maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills needed to complete responsibilities, and take personal responsibility for professional development and training.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential company information.
• Attend work regularly and support company employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
• Know and follow applicable compliance requirements, policies, codes, and regulations.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience working alongside industry professionals.
• Networking events, leadership forums, and learning opportunities throughout the summer.
• Participation in MidAmerican Energy's annual three-day intern event in Des Moines.

What This Job Offers

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