Intern - Corp IT, Grid Operations Applications

Northern Natural Gas • Davenport, IA

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About The Position

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a student pursuing a bachelor's degree program or final year of an associate's degree in information technology or computer science graduating later than August 2026. Grid Ops interns will be exposed to a variety of projects and activities that occur within the energy industry. The position is temporary, nonexempt, with parttime hours available this spring and full-time/hourly through the summer. MidAmerican Energy Company one of the largest renewable energy producers in the U.S is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, safely meeting the energy needs of more than 1.6 million customers in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, and South Dakota. A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, we have more than 3,400 dedicated employees serving our customers every day across our service territory. Interns will have the opportunity to network with leadership and gain a broader understanding of MidAmerican Energy Company and Berkshire Hathaway Energy. Other panels, lunch and learns, and events will be happening throughout the summer to give our interns the best experience. Skills for Success Effective oral and written communication skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective interpersonal skills and customer relationship skills Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Experience using Python to develop machine learning or statistical models. Experience using SQL to work with database tables and ETL processes. Taken coursework in data analytics, machine learning, statistics, or computational mathematics preferred.

Requirements

• Must be a college student, sophomore, or higher standing, currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in computer science, software engineering, management information systems, or related field of study.
• Must be available Spring 2026 - August 2026.
• Experience with Core Unix/Linux Server CLI, File/text processing, Text Editors, Shell scripting
• Programming experience with Microsoft .Net Technologies (Preferably C#)
• Experience with Oracle or SQL Server Databases like writing SQL queries, stored procedures etc.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Python to develop machine learning or statistical models.
• Experience using SQL to work with database tables and ETL processes.
• Taken coursework in data analytics, machine learning, statistics, or computational mathematics preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 effectively complete responsibilities; enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding company information.
• Attend work on a regular basis and support the company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
• Ensure all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understand and comply with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees