Intern - Software Development

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, management information systems, or related technical field graduating later than August 2025. Software Development 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

Designs, codes, tests, documents, implements and maintains application programs, reports, and interfaces. May act as contributor or technical resource on small to mid-sized projects.

Provides technical support; problem determination and investigation; implementation of upgrades for developed applications.

Enhances existing systems; participates in client walkthroughs and technical design reviews. Aids in systems development planning and monitoring. Participates in design reviews and peer code walkthroughs. Provides client and application support.

Perform software development and ensure conformance to performance optimization and interoperability standards and requirements. Work in adherence to secure development lifecycle practices and policies.

Performs or assists in the research and fact-finding to develop or modify application programs. Includes working with vendors to review quality, adaptability and compatibility of their products.

Collaborate with IT teams from applications and infrastructure to identify technology deficiencies and improvement opportunities in practices and procedures.

Stay current with industry standards techniques for software development, and apply them to development, testing, integration and reporting processes where appropriate.

Consults with application users in developing functional/technical specifications.

Consults with application users, evaluates user requests for new or modified computer applications and associated interfaces to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current systems and computer capabilities.

Provides technical input to assist in development of project planning.

Performs 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 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

Knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

Experience with Oracle, Microsoft SQL database, or other relational database development.

Business analysis aptitude including communications and interpersonal skills enabling an understanding of client's needs.

Qualifications

Must be a college student, sophomore or higher standing, currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in computer science, software engineering, management information systems, or related technical field.

Must be available to work May-August 2025. Internship could continue beyond August 2025 if schedule allows.

Understanding of programming in client/server or web development environment.

Understanding of open systems object design methodologies, architecture methodologies, security practices and integration techniques. Knowledge of relational database technology, structured analysis concepts, and software design patterns.

Able to work in a zero-code-ownership environment where the team members can modify any source file at any time.

Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in .NET, React, or other current computing programming languages.

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.