Intern - Data Science, Renewable Generation

Berkshire Hathaway Energy is seeking a Data Science Intern for MidAmerican Energy in Urbandale, IA. Candidates should be pursuing a relevant bachelor's degree and graduating after August 2025. The role involves using data science to solve business problems, collaborating with teams, and developing analytics models using Python and SQL. Interns will participate in summer events in Des Moines for networking and learning opportunities.
Job Description

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking students pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in data analytics, computer science, management information systems, mathematics, or related field of study, graduating later than August 2025. Data Science, Renewables Interns will gain understanding of key drivers of business and engage with analytics framework/tools to create value from data. The position is temporary, nonexempt, and full-time/hourly through the summer, reporting to the Senior Vice President of Renewable Generation and Compliance and their team.

Company and Internship Program Overview

MidAmerican Energy Company one of the largest renewable energy producers in the U.S is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, safely meeting the energy needs of more than 1.6 million customers in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, and South Dakota. A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, we have more than 3,400 dedicated employees serving our customers every day across our service territory.

Interns will have the opportunity to participate in the annual three-day summer intern event in Des Moines, Iowa where they will tour state-of-the-art facilities, network with leadership, and gain a broader understanding of MidAmerican Energy Company. Other panels, lunch and learns, and events will be happening throughout the summer to give our interns the best experience.

Responsibilities

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities
• Identify partner teams' key issues, prototype solutions, and help solve business problems using data science and cloud technology.
• Collaborate with internal business groups and domain experts to define problems, gather requirements, and design advanced analytics solutions.
• Collaborate with team members and other Data and Analytics interns to design and develop advanced analytics projects.
• Perform data discovery, exploratory analysis, and data profiling activities using Python, SQL, and Power BI.
• Perform data wrangling in Python and SQL supporting advanced analytics projects.
• Develop advanced analytics models (machine learning, statistical, mathematical, or computational models) using Python to solve industry problems.
• Develop data visualizations and dashboards using Power BI to present advanced analytical model results as well as descriptive and exploratory analytics.
• Effectively communicate and present advanced analytics model results and project outcomes.
• Respond to and improve from feedback from internal business groups and team members. Strive for continuous improvement and personal growth.
• Use Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, and Azure DevOps for team collaboration, meetings, project organization, and planning.
• Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Performance Expectations
• Perform responsibilities as directed within determined time frames and with a high degree of accuracy.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and the company.
• Maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities; enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.
• Maintain sensitive and confidential company information.
• Attend work on a regular basis and support the company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
• Ensure all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understand and comply with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

Qualifications

Skills for Success
• Self-starter
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and customer relationship skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Experience using Python to develop machine learning or statistical models.
• Experience using SQL to work with database tables and ETL processes.
• Experience using Power BI to create data visualizations.
• Taken coursework in data analytics, machine learning, statistics, or computational mathematics preferred.

Qualifications
• Must be a college student, junior or higher standing, currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree or higher program in data analytics, computer science, management information systems, mathematics, or related field of study.
• Must be available May 2025 - August 2025.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the Windows operating environment.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without accommodation. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.