Intern - Data Science, Contract Operations

Berkshire Hathaway • Des Moines, IA

67d

About The Position

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a student pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in data science, computer science, economics, statistics, business analytics, or related field of study, graduating later than August 2026. The position is temporary, nonexempt, and part-time/hourly. Company and Internship Program Overview 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 be a part of MidAmerican's strong internship program, tour state-of-the-art facilities, network with leadership, and gain a broader understanding of MidAmerican Energy Company.

Requirements

• Must be a college student, junior or higher standing, currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree or higher program in data science, computer science, economics, statistics, business analytics, or related field of study.
• Must be available through the 2025 - 2026 academic school year.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the Windows operating environment.

Nice To Haves

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and customer relationship skills.
• Taken coursework in data analytics, machine learning, statistics, or computational mathematics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify partner teams' key issues, prototype solutions, and help solve business problems using data and technology.
• Effectively communicate and present advanced analytics model results and project outcomes.
• Respond to and improve from feedback from internal business groups and team members.
• Strive for continuous improvement and personal growth.
• Use Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, and Azure DevOps for team collaboration, meetings, project organization, and planning.
• Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree