Controls Specialist Intern
Multiple Teams
Posted on 9/25/2025

Berkshire Hathaway Energy
No salary listed
Des Moines, IA, USA
In Person
The purpose of the controls specialist internship position is to develop college students that are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering: electrical, mechanical, industrial, or similar field. Interns will be exposed to a variety of projects and activities that occur within a renewable energy business. Interns will have the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in college and demonstrate abilities in the workplace. The position is temporary, nonexempt, part-time/hourly.
- Must be a college student, sophomore or higher standing, currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in engineering: electrical, mechanical, industrial, or related field
- Software skills needed to be used in extracting information from various sources, conducting analysis and assisting workforce to achieve goals
- Effective project management skill
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently
- 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.
- Learn DM Area PLC s and Controls connectivity
- Work on Controls documentation
- Learn Rockwell PLC programming
- Do site visits (if allowed) with tiger team to inventory all OT equipment
- Additional projects as assigned

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