Intern - Renewable Generation Performance

Berkshire Hathaway Energy • Des Moines, IA

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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 temporary, nonexempt, full-time hourly internship runs through the summer, and the intern must be able to work May through August 2027.

The intern will support the renewables team in maintaining and improving renewable asset performance across the fleet by using data. The role includes developing analyses and datasets, helping optimize wind asset performance, automating maintenance-record validation and NERC compliance tracking, and developing dashboards to assess wind fleet performance. The intern may also assist with on-site work, including blade inspections and failure analysis.

The internship program provides hands-on experience, technical and professional skill development, and opportunities to contribute to projects affecting customers and communities. Interns participate 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 able to work May through August 2027.
• Have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work effectively with a team.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of coding, particularly 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 that 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 on-site work such as blade inspections and failure analysis.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
• Complete responsibilities as directed within determined time frames and with a high degree of accuracy.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and company.
• Maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skills needed to complete responsibilities, 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern