Intern - Data Science, Contract Operations

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a student pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in data science, computer science, economics, statistics, business analytics, or related field of study, graduating later than August 2026. The position is temporary, nonexempt, and part-time/hourly.

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 be a part of MidAmerican's strong internship program, tour state-of-the-art facilities, network with leadership, and gain a broader understanding of MidAmerican Energy Company. 

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify partner teams' key issues, prototype solutions, and help solve business problems using data and technology.
• Effectively communicate and present advanced analytics model results and project outcomes.
• Respond to and improve from feedback from internal business groups and team members. Strive for continuous improvement and personal growth.
• Use Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, and Azure DevOps for team collaboration, meetings, project organization, and planning.
• 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 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 oral and written communication skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and customer relationship skills.
• Taken coursework in data analytics, machine learning, statistics, or computational mathematics preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be a college student, junior or higher standing, currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree or higher program in data science, computer science, economics, statistics, business analytics, or related field of study.
• Must be available through the 2025 - 2026 academic school year.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the Windows operating environment.

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.