Intern -Substation Engineering

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking highly motivated students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering to join our Substation Engineering team. This internship provides an opportunity to apply engineering principles in a utility environment while supporting projects that help deliver safe, reliable and affordable electric service to our customers.

As a Substation Engineering Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting the planning, design, construction and commissioning of electric substations and related facilities. Interns work alongside experienced engineers and project teams on real-world projects while developing technical, analytical and professional skills.

This is a temporary, full-time, nonexempt hourly position for Summer 2027, based in Davenport, Iowa. No remote work is offered for this role.

Responsibilities

Primary Job Duties

• Support engineers in the design, modification and expansion of electrical substations and associated facilities

• Assist with preparation and review of engineering drawings, one-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, schematics, bills of material and construction packages

• Develop an understanding of substation equipment including power transformers, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, protective relays, instrument transformers, capacitor banks and station service equipment

• Assist with project scoping, equipment replacement projects and capital improvement initiatives

• Participate in cost estimating, material procurement activities, project tracking and schedule development

• Review engineering standards, specifications and construction documents used for substation projects

• Support construction and commissioning activities through field visits, documentation reviews and coordination with internal and external stakeholders

• Develop an understanding of SCADA, RTU, communications equipment and substation automation systems

• Attend project meetings and collaborate with engineering, operations, construction, protection and control and planning personnel

• Assist with data analysis, technical studies and engineering evaluations as assigned

• Learn and apply company safety practices, OSHA requirements and electrical utility industry standards such as NESC, IEEE, ANSI, NEC (where applicable) for electrical substation design

• Participate in internship development, networking and leadership engagement activities

Skills for Success

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple assignments while adapting to changing priorities

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation

• Desire to learn utility power systems and substation engineering practices

• Prior internship, construction, utility or engineering-related experience is beneficial but not required

Performance Expectations

• Deliver assigned work accurately and within established schedules

• Demonstrate initiative, curiosity and a willingness to learn new technical concepts

• Build effective working relationships with employees, contractors and project stakeholders

• Maintain a strong commitment to workplace safety and human performance principles

• Communicate technical information clearly in both written and verbal formats

• Take ownership of professional development and continuous learning opportunities

• Maintain confidentiality of company information and business activities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable company policies, procedures, standards and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering

• Sophomore, junior or senior standing preferred

• Expected graduation date after the conclusion of the internship period

• Ability to work full-time during the summer 2027 internship period

• Coursework in power systems, protection and controls or related electrical engineering disciplines preferred

• Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, Bluebeam or similar engineering software is a plus

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.

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.