Intern – Substation Operations

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering graduating later than August 2026. Substation 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.

Skills for Success

• Prior energy industry experience helpful.
• Software skills needed to be used in extracting information from various sources, conducting analysis and assisting workforce to achieve goals.
• 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 currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in electrical engineering.
• Must be able to work May-August 2026.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities 

• Work with construction prints to gain understanding of how schematics and wiring diagrams fit together
• Develop understanding of substation power equipment functions and uses
• Develop understanding of SCADA (supervisory, control, and data acquisition) and RTU (remote terminal unit) equipment and how it works 
• Assist in the design of substation relay replacement projects, and other larger substation projects.
• Meet other interns and experience other parts of MidAmerican at Intern Events. I.e. solar farms, windfarms power plants.
• Attend project meetings to report on construction progress 
• Learn about human performance improvement tools developed by the department of energy and implemented at MidAmerican Energy
• Learn safety rules from OSHA and MidAmerican and how they apply to the job

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 information regarding 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.

Pay Range: 18.00-24.00