Intern - Gas Engineering

Berkshire Hathaway Energy•Sioux City, IA

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 gain exposure to projects and activities in the energy industry, apply classroom knowledge in a professional workplace, and contribute to projects supporting customers and communities. The internship offers hands-on experience alongside industry professionals, with opportunities for networking, leadership forums, and learning throughout the summer, including the company'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 from May through August 2027.

Requirements

Currently enrolled as a college student, 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 coordination of gas facility design and construction 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.
Complete responsibilities accurately and within determined time frames.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and company.
Maintain professional competence, knowledge, and skills, and take 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.
Understand and follow applicable compliance requirements, policies, codes, and regulations.