Gas Engineering Intern: Design, Fieldwork & Data (Summer 2027)

MidAmerican Energy Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Three-day intern event in Des Moines

Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company in Des Moines, IA, seeks an Intern - Gas Engineering student for the summer of 2027. The role involves creating gas facility drawings and supporting design, field work, data analysis, and documentation tasks alongside experienced engineers.

As an intern you will participate in networking events, leadership forums, and the company’s summer intern program, gaining practical engineering experience and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be a college student, sophomore or higher standing, currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in electrical, civil, mechanical or industrial engineering.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Must be available to work May–August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Create engineering drawings for proposed and existing gas facilities.
• Assist engineering technicians with design of gas distribution government rebuild, new construction, and reliability projects.
• Assist engineering technicians with field work (inspection, staking, measuring and record verification).
• Assist with coordination of design and construction of gas facilities with consulting engineers and construction contractors.
• Assist engineering supervisor with data analysis, summary and reporting.
• Enter inspections and record data in databases.
• Update gas distribution maps and records as necessary.
• Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Skills

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Prioritization and multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree program in electrical, civil, mechanical or industrial engineering

Job description

MidAmerican Energy Company in Des Moines, IA, seeks an Intern - Gas Engineering student for the summer of 2027. The role involves creating gas facility drawings and supporting design, field work, data analysis, and documentation tasks alongside experienced engineers.

As an intern you will participate in networking events, leadership forums, and the company’s summer intern program, gaining practical engineering experience and professional development opportunities.