Intern - Renewable Generation Engineering

Berkshire Hathaway Energy•Des Moines, IA

36d

About The Position

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a student pursuing a bachelor's degree in engineering graduating later than August 2026. Renewable Generation Engineering interns will be exposed to a variety of projects and activities that occur within the energy industry. Interns will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills learned through college and apply them to the workplace. The position is temporary, nonexempt, and full-time/hourly through the summer. Skills for Success Prior energy industry experience helpful but not required. Software skills needed to be used in extracting information from various sources, conducting analysis, building reports and assisting workforce to achieve goals. The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings is helpful but not required. 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 Qualifications Must be a college student, sophomore or higher standing, currently enrolled in a bachelor's program in engineering. Must be able to work fulltime May-August 2026. Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record. Some travel may be required. Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities Duties relating to renewable generation development Construction and operations including reading and interpreting documents and drawings Support organization and review of project documentation Data mining to support fault analysis Document operating history Communicating findings and documenting such findings Building project reports and support project due diligence Support community outreach and mailings Complete financial and schedule analysis and tracking & administrative tasks Additional duties as assigned under the direction of manager Performance Expectations Enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking ownership of assigned tasks and taking personal responsibility for professional development and training. Perform responsibilities as directed within determined time frames and with a high degree of accuracy. Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department, the company and external stakeholders. Maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities. Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding company information. Support the company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules. Ensure all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understands and complies with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

Requirements

Must be a college student, sophomore or higher standing, currently enrolled in a bachelor's program in engineering.
Must be able to work fulltime May-August 2026.
Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record. Some travel may be required.
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
Software skills needed to be used in extracting information from various sources, conducting analysis, building reports and assisting workforce to achieve goals.

Nice To Haves

Prior energy industry experience helpful but not required.
The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Duties relating to renewable generation development
Construction and operations including reading and interpreting documents and drawings
Support organization and review of project documentation
Data mining to support fault analysis
Document operating history
Communicating findings and documenting such findings
Building project reports and support project due diligence
Support community outreach and mailings
Complete financial and schedule analysis and tracking & administrative tasks
Additional duties as assigned under the direction of manager