Renewable Energy Performance Intern (Wind)

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

Job summary

MidAmerican Energy Company seeks a student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, computer science, or related field for a summer internship in Renewables Performance. The role focuses on data-driven optimization of wind assets, analytics development, and on-site support across Des Moines.

The internship runs May–August 2027, is temporary and hourly, with hands-on projects, dashboards, and exposure to project teamwork within the renewables group.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a college student in a bachelor’s program.
• Eligible to work May–August 2027.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist renewables team in improving wind asset performance using data.
• Develop analyses to capture performance and asset data for optimization.
• Create automated processes to validate turbine maintenance records for compliance.
• Help develop analytics dashboards to visualize wind fleet performance.
• Gather turbine asset data and create datasets for analysis.
• Support on-site work such as blade inspections and failure analysis.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Python

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Tools

Python

Job description

MidAmerican Energy Company seeks a student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, materials engineering, computer science, or related field for a summer internship in Renewables Performance. The role focuses on data-driven optimization of wind assets, analytics development, and on-site support across Des Moines.

The internship runs May–August 2027, is temporary and hourly, with hands-on projects, dashboards, and exposure to project teamwork within the renewables group.