Intern - Renewable Generation Performance Engineering

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.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform tasks and assignments necessary to assist renewables team maintain and increase renewable asset performance across the fleet by leveraging data.
• Developing analyses to capture performance and asset data and utilizing that data to optimize renewable asset performance through the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a wind generation technical performance optimization program.
• Aid developing analytics, dashboards to visualize and assess wind fleet performance
• Gather information on turbine assets, spare parts, service orders etc. and create datasets.
• Assist renewables team with on-site work such as blade inspections, failure analysis
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned and required

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.

Skills for Success

• Ability to work effectively with a team.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of coding (Python) is a plus.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be a college student, sophomore, or higher standing, currently enrolled in a bachelor's program in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, computer science or related field.
• 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.
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.