Intern - Renewable Generation Engineering

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking an Intern for Renewable Generation Engineering in Bondurant, IA. The role involves supporting renewable generation development, data analysis, project documentation, and community outreach. Interns will participate in events to enhance their experience. Candidates must be college students in engineering, available full-time May-August 2026. The position requires effective communication and analytical skills, with some travel required.
Position Title: Intern - Renewable Generation Engineering

Location: Des Moines, IA, United States

Description:
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 have the opportunity to 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
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.

Qualifications:
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.

JOB INFO
Job Identification: 10003911

Job Category: Internship

Posting Date: 2025-11-17

Job Schedule: Part time

Job Shift: Day

Locations: 4299 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA, 50322, US

Business: MidAmerican Energy Company

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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