Position Title: Intern - Project Development, Real Estate
Location: Des Moines, IA, United States
Description: MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a student pursuing a bachelor's degree in business, real estate, finance, or engineering graduating later than August 2026. Project Development, Real Estate 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.
The Project Development, Real Estate Internship is providing an opportunity to develop college students that are currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in business, real estate, finance or engineering or a similar field. Interns will be exposed to a variety of activities associated with the evaluation, development and construction for projects including but not limited to new generation additions and updates, energy storage, wind and solar farms, communications, facilities, asset acquisitions, and other projects as assigned. Interns will have the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in college and demonstrate abilities in the workplace. The position is temporary, nonexempt, and full-time/hourly through the summer.
Responsibilities: Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities
Support the right of way agents, project engineers, project developers, analysts, and directors for the research, planning, evaluation, budgeting, land acquisition, design and construction of new projects.
Supports the review of right of way documents, permits and title information.
Supports land and easement acquisition efforts for various MidAmerican projects.
Supports the updating of company real estate records and databases.
Supports the due diligence process for project acquisition and/or development, and construction by properly identifying the risks and benefits of potential projects, including identifying the resource, environmental, real estate, permitting and construction risks and costs.
Prepares and maintains department reports, presentations, project schedules and plans.
Data analysis and entry.
Support community outreach and mailings.
Perform additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Qualifications: Skills for Success
Software skills needed to be used in extracting information from various sources, conducting analysis, building reports and assisting workforce to achieve goals.
Effective verbal and written communication skills. Experience in Microsoft, Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
Effective project management skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Effective analytical and problem-solving 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 program in business, real estate, finance or engineering.
Must be able to work fulltime hours May-August 2026.
Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record. Some travel may be required.
JOB INFO
Job Identification: 10004243
Job Category: Internship
Posting Date: 2026-01-28
Job Schedule: Part time
Locations: 4299 NW Urbandale Dr, Urbandale, IA, 50322, US
Business: MidAmerican Energy Company
PI281927719
Job ID: 82262034
Median Salary
Net Salary per month
$3,532
Cost of Living Index
68/100
68
Median Apartment Rent in City Center
(1-3 Bedroom)
$1,235
-
$1,744
$1,490
Safety Index
57/100
57
Utilities
Basic
(Electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage for 915 sq ft apartment)
$137
-
$160
$145
High-Speed Internet
$60
-
$100
$81
Transportation
Gasoline
(1 gallon)
$2.99
Taxi Ride
(1 mile)
$2.00
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