Engineer 1/2/Sr - Renewables at MidAmerican Energy Company – Des Moines, Iowa

Position Title: Engineer 1/2/Sr - Renewables

Location: Des Moines, IA, United States

Description:
This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on education, years of experience and depth of expertise.

The engineer - renewables provides technical work in the planning, designing, procurement and construction of additions, changes or maintenance to MidAmerican Energy Company's renewable units. The engineer - renewables may participate in the direction of work for wind engineer, contractors and field personnel. The senior engineer - renewables may also provide oversight and direction for engineer 1 & 2 - renewables.

Responsibilities:
Provide engineering services for the planning, design and construction of project additions or maintenance to MidAmerican Energy Company's renewable units. Services include development and implementation of OEM specific reliability analysis, forecasting metrics, performance reports and accuracy validation. (55%)

Provide technical project management for certain phases of a project including scheduling, design, estimates, engineering specifications, drawings, materials procurement, construction contracts, cost tracking and project cost projections. (15%)

Prepare oral and written reports. (15%)

Provide engineering assistance to other departments. (10%)

Attend training in designated areas. (5%)

Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (0-5%)

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.

One-three years of industry experience as a practicing engineer required for Engineer 2.

Five years of industry experience as a practicing engineer, and must be a licensed PE. If no PE license then must have eight or more years as a practicing engineer for Senior Engineer.

Experience preferably in power generation or renewable energy.

High level of technical knowledge, judgment and capability in the engineering discipline. Broad analytical skills. Advanced project management skills. Effective analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Leadership skills to provide guidance, direction, orientation and instruction.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

The ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds.

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.
JOB INFO

Job Identification: 10004443

Job Category: Engineering

Posting Date: 2026-02-27

Apply Before: 2026-03-16T17:00:00+00:00

Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 4299 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA, 50322, US
Business: MidAmerican Energy Company