Intern - Renewable Generation Performance
About The Position
MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a college student pursuing a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, computer science, or a related field, with graduation later than August 2027. This is a temporary, nonexempt, full-time hourly position for the summer, and the intern must be available to work from May through August 2027. The intern will assist the renewables team in maintaining and improving renewable asset performance across the fleet by using data. The role includes developing analyses and a wind generation technical performance optimization program, automating validation of maintenance records and NERC compliance trackers, building analytics dashboards, assembling asset-related datasets, and assisting with onsite work such as blade inspections and failure analysis. The internship program offers hands-on experience, opportunities to develop technical and professional skills, and participation in networking, leadership engagement, and development events, including an annual three-day intern experience in Des Moines.
Requirements
- Be a college student at sophomore standing or higher, currently enrolled in a bachelor's program in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, computer science, or a related field.
- Be available to work May through August 2027.
- Possess a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
- Some travel may be required.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work effectively with a team.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of coding, including Python.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist the renewables team in maintaining and increasing renewable asset performance across the fleet by leveraging data.
- Develop analyses to capture performance and asset data and use the data to optimize renewable asset performance through the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a wind generation technical performance optimization program.
- Develop automated processes to validate wind turbine maintenance records and populate trackers required for NERC compliance.
- Help develop analytics dashboards to visualize and assess wind fleet performance.
- Gather information on turbine assets, spare parts, service orders, and related items and create datasets.
- Assist the renewables team with onsite work, such as blade inspections and failure analysis.
- Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
- Complete responsibilities accurately and within determined time frames.
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and company.
- Maintain and develop the professional competence, knowledge, and skills necessary to complete responsibilities.
- Maintain sensitive and confidential company information.
- Attend work regularly and support company policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
- Know and follow applicable compliance requirements, policies, codes, and regulations.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience.
- Technical and professional skills development.
- Networking, leadership engagement, and development events throughout the summer.
- Annual three-day intern experience in Des Moines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
