Intern - Gas Engineering

BHE•Urbandale, IA

17h•$23 - $29

About The Position

MidAmerican Energy Company is hiring a Gas Engineering intern for a temporary, nonexempt, full-time hourly position during summer 2027. The intern will gain hands-on experience alongside industry professionals, apply classroom learning in the workplace, develop technical skills, and contribute to projects supporting customers and communities. The summer experience also includes networking events, leadership forums, learning opportunities, and the company’s annual three-day intern event in Des Moines. The intern will assist with gas distribution engineering and field activities, including preparing drawings, supporting project design and coordination, inspecting facilities, and maintaining databases, maps, and records. The position is intended for a college student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and graduating later than August 2027.

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.
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 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 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 within determined time frames, as directed.
Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and company.
Maintain professional competence, knowledge, and skills, and 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 applicable compliance requirements, policies, codes, and regulations.