Intern - Renewable Generation Engineering
About The Position
MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a sophomore-or-higher college student enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in engineering and graduating later than August 2027. This temporary, nonexempt, full-time hourly internship runs through the summer, and the intern must be available to work May through August 2027. The intern will gain hands-on experience, develop technical and professional skills, and contribute to projects affecting customers and communities. The program also includes networking, leadership engagement, and development events, including an annual three-day intern experience in Des Moines. The role supports renewable generation engineering work involving construction and operations, project documentation, fault analysis, reports, due diligence, community outreach, and project financial and schedule tracking. Some travel may be required.
Requirements
- Be a college student of sophomore or higher standing, currently enrolled in a bachelor's program in engineering.
- Be able to work May through August 2027.
- Possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
- Have software skills for extracting information from various sources, conducting analysis, building reports, and supporting workforce goals.
- Have effective project management skills.
- Have effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Have effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Be able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
Nice To Haves
- Prior energy industry experience is helpful but not required.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Support construction and operations activities, including reading and interpreting documents and drawings.
- Organize and review project documentation.
- Mine data to support fault analysis.
- Document operating history.
- Communicate findings and document them.
- Build project reports and support project due diligence.
- Support community outreach and mailings.
- Complete financial and schedule analysis and tracking, along with administrative tasks.
- Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
- Complete assigned work 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 follow company policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
- Know and follow applicable compliance requirements, policies, codes, and regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
