Intern - Gas Engineering

MidAmerican Energy Company; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company invites a student pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical, civil, mechanical, or industrial engineering to join as a Gas Engineering Intern for summer 2027. The role is temporary, full-time/hourly, offering hands-on experience with gas facilities design, field work, and data analysis.

You will create drawings, assist with projects, and participate in networking events and leadership forums, including a three-day intern event in Des Moines.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Must be a college student enrolled in a bachelor's program in engineering.
• Must have a valid driver's license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Create engineering drawings for gas facilities (proposed and existing).
• Assist with design of gas distribution projects and field work (inspection, staking, measuring, record verification).
• Coordinate design/construction with engineers and contractors.
• Assist data analysis, summaries, and reporting.

Skills

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree candidate

Job description

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a student pursuing a bachelor's degree program in electrical, civil, mechanical, or industrial engineering graduating later than August 2027. Gas Engineering interns will be exposed to a variety of projects and activities that occur within the energy industry. Interns will have the opportunity to use 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 2027.

Interns gain hands-on experience working alongside industry professionals, developing technical skills, and contributing to meaningful projects that support our customers and communities. They can apply classroom learning in a professional setting while participating in networking events, leadership forums, and learning opportunities throughout the summer, including MidAmerican Energy's annual three-day intern event in Des Moines.

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.

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.

Skills For Success

• 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, 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.

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.