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 after August 2027. Gas Engineering interns are exposed to projects and activities across the energy industry, applying knowledge and skills gained in college to workplace assignments. Interns work alongside industry professionals, develop technical skills, and contribute to projects supporting customers and communities. The program also includes networking events, leadership forums, learning opportunities, and MidAmerican Energy’s annual three-day intern event in Des Moines. This is a temporary, nonexempt, full-time hourly position for summer 2027. Interns must be available to work from May through August 2027. MidAmerican Energy Company provides 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 position’s essential functions, with or without accommodation.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a college student in sophomore standing or higher in a bachelor’s degree program in electrical, civil, mechanical, or industrial engineering.
- Expected to graduate later than August 2027.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
- Available to work May through August 2027.
- 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 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, 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.
- Perform 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 necessary to complete responsibilities; 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 all applicable compliance requirements, policies, codes, and regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
