Intern - OT Network Engineering at MidAmerican Energy Company – Des Moines, Iowa

Position Title: Intern - OT Network Engineering

Location: Des Moines, IA, United States

Description:
MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a student pursuing a bachelor's degree program or final year of an associate's degree in information technology, network administration, computer science, cybersecurity or related field, graduating later than August 2026. IT OT Windows Unix 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 summer 2026

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 network with leadership and gain a broader understanding of MidAmerican Energy Company and Berkshire Hathaway Energy. Other panels, lunch and learns, and events will be happening throughout the summer to give our interns the best experience.

Responsibilities:
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Basic understanding of Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking
• Basic understanding of how a firewall works.
• Experience configuring network devices

Performance Expectations

• 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.

Qualifications:
Skills for Success

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and customer relationship skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Qualifications

• Must be a college student, sophomore, or higher standing, currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program in computer science, network administration, information systems, or related field of study.
• Must be available May 2026 - August 2026.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the Windows operating environment.

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: 10003916

Job Category: Internship

Posting Date: 2025-11-18
Job Schedule: Part time

Job Shift: Day

Locations: 4124 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA, 50322, US
Business: MidAmerican Energy Company