Intern - Project Development

MidAmerican Energy Company is 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.

The Project Development Internship provides an opportunity to develop college students that are currently pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in engineering, business or a similar field. Interns will be exposed to a variety of activities associated with the evaluation, development, permitting, land rights and construction of energy projects including but not limited to power generation, electric and natural gas projects, electric vehicle infrastructure, energy storage, and other projects as assigned. Interns will have the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in college and demonstrate abilities in the workplace. The position is temporary, nonexempt, and full-time/hourly through the summer.

Responsibilities

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

Support the project engineers, developers, analysts, managers and director for the research, planning, evaluation, budgeting, permitting, land rights, procurement, design and construction of project development’s, power generation additions and upgrades, electric vehicle infrastructure, energy storage, decommissioning, environmental, communications, facilities, asset acquisitions, new technology, and other projects.

Evaluates new and proven technologies for the potential implementation into the company’s generation portfolio.

Supports the due diligence process for project acquisition and/or development, equipment procurement and construction by properly identifying the risks and benefits of potential projects and equipment supply, including identifying the resource, environment, real estate, permitting and construction risks and costs.

Prepares and maintains department reports, presentations, project schedules and plans.

Data analysis and entry.

Support community outreach and mailings.

Qualifications

Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned

Skills For Success

Software skills needed to be used in extracting information from various sources, conducting analysis, building reports and assisting workforce to achieve goals.

Effective verbal and written communication skills. Experience in Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

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 full-time May-August 2025.

Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record. Some travel may be required.

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.