Intern - Gas Engineering
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. This temporary, nonexempt, full-time hourly internship runs through summer 2027, with availability required from May through August 2027. Interns are exposed to projects and activities across the energy industry, applying college knowledge and skills in the workplace. They gain hands-on experience alongside industry professionals, develop technical skills, and contribute to projects supporting customers and communities. The program also includes networking events, leadership forums, and learning opportunities, including MidAmerican Energy's annual three-day intern event in Des Moines. MidAmerican Energy Company is a Midwest utility providing regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. It owns and operates power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation. The company is an equal opportunity employer. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
Requirements
- Be a college student of 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.
- Be able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
- 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 coordination of 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 in databases.
- Update gas distribution maps and records as necessary.
- Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
- 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 complete responsibilities effectively, and enhance job knowledge and abilities through 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 all compliance aspects of the position and comply with applicable policies, codes, and regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
