Location
Council Bluffs, IA | United States
Job description
MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a student pursuing an associate’s program in engineering technology, mechanical maintenance technology, or manufacturing, power, & process technology, or related technical program OR bachelor's degree program in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer sciencegraduating later than August 2024. Plant Controls interns will be exposed to a variety of projects and activities that occur within the energy industry. Interns will have the opportunity to apply 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. Company and Internship Program Overview MidAmerican Energy Company one of the largest renewable energy producers in the U.S is headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, safely meeting the energy needs of more than 1.6 million customers in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, and South Dakota. A subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Energy, we have more than 3,400 dedicated employees serving our customers every day across our service territory. Interns will have the opportunity to participate in the annual three-day summer intern event in Des Moines, Iowa where they will have the opportunity to tour state-of-the-art facilities, network with leadership, and gain a broader understanding of MidAmerican Energy Company. Other panels, lunch and learns, and events will be happening throughout the summer to give our interns the best experience. Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities Assist with technical work related to the automated control systems at MidAmerican Energy’s Walter Scott Energy Center. Work will be focused on the main plant DCS (Distributed Control System) and PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers). Support technical work related to plant operations and maintenance. Help with the review of logic diagrams, troubleshooting, monitoring plant processes, and design of control system modifications using skills learned during their college education and experience. Assist power generation, plant engineering, and technical staff with oversite of contractors and others for specific plant control system modification projects; and other special projects as determined by plant technical staff. 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 Prior energy industry experience may be helpful. Software skills are helpful to be used in extracting information from various sources, conducting analysis and assisting workforce to achieve goals. 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 enrolled in an associates program in engineering technology, mechanical maintenance technology, or manufacturing, power, & process technology, or related technical program OR bachelor's degree program in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science. Must be able to work May-August 2024. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion and 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. Job: Engineering Internship/Coop* *Organization: Generation *Title: *Intern - Generation Engineering - Plant Controls Location: IA-Council Bluffs Requisition ID: 2300991
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