Electrical Engineer Intern
Substation, Multiple Teams
Posted on 9/25/2025

Berkshire Hathaway Energy
No salary listed
Des Moines, IA, USA
In Person
The purpose of the renewable energy internship position is to develop college students that are pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, business or a similar field. Interns will be exposed to a variety of projects and activities that occur within the energy business. Interns will have the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in college and demonstrate abilities in the workplace.
- Must be a college student, sophomore or higher standing, currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master’s degree program in engineering, business or related field
- Prior utility or energy industry experience helpful but not required
- Solid computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Effective project management skills
- Effective analytical skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and complete projects within tight deadlines
- Employment is contingent upon passing a post-offer background check and drug screen
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
- Assist with substation and high voltage improvement projects
- Work with and update relay and system protection settings
- Organize fleet substation data
- Additional projects as assigned

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