Intern - Gas Engineering
About The Position
MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a college student pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical, civil, mechanical, or industrial engineering who will graduate after August 2027. The Gas Engineering Intern will gain exposure to projects and activities in the energy industry, apply classroom knowledge in a workplace setting, develop technical skills, and contribute to projects supporting customers and communities. The internship 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 May through August 2027. Interns work alongside industry professionals and support gas engineering activities, including design, field work, coordination, data analysis, inspections, and records maintenance.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a sophomore 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.
- Availability 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 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.
- Complete responsibilities accurately and within determined time frames.
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and company.
- Maintain professional competence and develop job knowledge and abilities through personal responsibility for professional development and training.
- Maintain sensitive and confidential company information.
- Attend work regularly and support company policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
- Understand and follow compliance requirements, policies, codes, and regulations applicable to the position and company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
