Engineer 1/2/Sr - Project Development

Berkshire Hathaway Energy; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company seeks a Project Development Engineer to lead planning, budgeting, design, and construction of large-scale projects, including generation additions and EV infrastructure. The role involves directing technical work and coordinating with contractors and internal teams.

Levels vary: Engineer 2 requires 1–3 years; Senior Engineer requires 5+ years with PE preferred. Travel ~20%. Proficiency in MS Office and PM software is expected. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET-accredited) required.
• 1–3 years professional engineering experience for Engineer 2.
• 5+ years for Senior Engineer; PE license preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge, judgment, and problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services for planning, evaluation, budgeting, procurement, design and construction of project developments and maintenance to large-scale assets (40%).
• Provide technical project management across all phases: scheduling, design, estimating, budgeting, contracts, and cost tracking (30%).
• Conduct studies and prepare oral and written reports with findings and recommendations (15%).
• Support other departments with technical input and guidance (5%).
• Handle additional responsibilities as required (10%).

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical thinking

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project

Oracle Primavera

Job description

Job Description

This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on education, years of experience and depth of expertise.

The Project Development engineer completes technical work and directs others in technical work in the planning, evaluation, budgeting, design, procurement, development and construction of company projects; including generation additions and upgrades, electric vehicle infrastructure, energy storage, decommissioning, environmental, communications, facilities, asset acquisitions, new technology reviews, and other projects as assigned. The engineer evaluates and performs due diligence on potential investments, acquisitions, research on new and proven equipment and other business evaluations. The engineer will assist in the preparation and administration of contracts, permit applications, environmental filings and financial and regulatory filings. This position develops and maintains reports, project schedules and plans, and develops and tracks project financials, invoicing and development and construction status of projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services for the planning, evaluation, budgeting, procurement, design and construction of project developments, additions, modifications or maintenance to company large-scale projects. Evaluates new and proven technologies for potential implementation into company assets (40%)

• Provide technical project management for all phases of a project including scheduling, design, estimating, budgeting, engineering specifications, drawings, materials procurement, construction contracts, cost tracking and project cost projections, and managing multiple contractors on a project site. (30%)

• Conduct engineering investigations, studies, or advanced studies with complex investigations to prepare oral and written reports of results and recommendations. (15%)

• Provides engineering assistance to other departments, technical input or advanced technical leadership to staff. (5%)

• Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (10%)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.

• Engineer 2 must have 1-3 years of professional engineering experience.

• Senior Engineer must have at least five years' experience. PE license preferred.

• High level of technical knowledge, judgment and capability in the engineering discipline.

• Broad analytical skills. Project management skills or advanced project management skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently. Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Expertise in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Word. Experience with project management software such as Microsoft Project or Oracle Primavera preferred.

• Leadership skills to provide guidance, direction, orientation and instruction. The ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds.

• Ability to travel occasionally (typically 20% travel).

• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

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.