Engineer 1/2/Sr - Distribution

Berkshire Hathaway Energy; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking an engineer to join our distribution team, with opportunities at Engineer 1/2 or Senior level based on experience and PE licensure. The role encompasses planning, design, construction, and maintenance of the distribution system, and involves budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

Responsibilities include providing technical engineering support, coordinating with other departments, and contributing to studies and investigations to ensure safe, reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services for planning, design, construction and maintenance of the distribution system. (70%)
• Provide technical assistance with engineering studies and investigations and preparation of oral and written reports. (20%)
• Support other departments and perform additional responsibilities as assigned. (10%)
• Demonstrate knowledge of human performance improvement techniques and help prevent errors affecting safe operation.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Job Description

This is a multi-level posting, and will be filled at the level that best aligns with directly related experience and education.

The engineer-distribution provides engineering services for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of MidAmerican's distribution system. Responsibilities include applying prescribed methods and standard practices in performing specific tasks within projects and assisting other engineering staff on more complex projects. Project assignments may include planning, designing, materials procurement, project management and project accounting (budgeting, estimating, forecasting). Position also assists with engineering studies and investigations and in preparation of oral and written reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of MidAmerican's distribution system. Responsibilities may include system planning, design specifications, maps and drawings, materials procurement, contract preparation, project management and project accounting (budgeting, estimating, forecasting). (70%)
• Provide technical assistance with engineering studies and investigations and preparation of oral and written reports. (20%)
• Provide engineering assistance to other departments and perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (10%)
• Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of human performance improvement techniques. Evaluate present practices and implement processes, concepts, training and tools to prevent, detect and correct human errors that may adversely impact the safe, reliable operation of the electric transmission and distribution system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution for the Engineer 1 position.
• 1-3 years of engineering experience for the Engineer 2 position.
• 5+ years of industry experience as a practicing engineer, and must be a licensed PE. If no PE license, then must have 8 or more years as a practicing engineer for the Sr Engineer position
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we 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.

About Us

MidAmerican Energy Company, a Midwest utility, provides regulated electric and natural gas service to more than 1.6 million customers in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota. The company owns and operates a portfolio of power-generating assets, approximately 61% of which is wind generation.

About The Team

MidAmerican Energy Company is 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. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.