Position Title: Intern - System Protection Engineering
Location: Davenport, IA, United States
Description: MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a student pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering graduating later than August 2025. System Protection Engineering interns will be exposed to a variety of projects and activities that occur within the energy industry. Interns will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills learned through college and apply them to the workplace. The position is temporary, nonexempt, and full-time/hourly through the summer.
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: N/A
Qualifications: Skills for Success
Prior energy industry experience helpful but not required.
Effective project management skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
Software skills to be used in extracting information from various sources, conducting analysis and assisting workforce to achieve goals.
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 degree program in electrical engineering.
Must be available May-August 2025.
Must have the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion and 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.
