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Engineer 1, 2, Sr, Sr 2 or Principal-Substation Engineering

Berkshire Hathaway Energy
Davenport, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/27/2025

Job Details

Job Description

This is a multi-level posting.

Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on their level of experience and depth of expertise.

Provides engineering services for the design and construction of substation project additions to MidAmerican Energy Company's energy delivery system. Provides technical project management for certain phases of a substation project including scheduling, design, cost estimates, engineering specifications, drawings, materials procurement, construction contracts, cost tracking and project cost projections. Assists with engineering studies and investigations and assists with preparing oral and written reports. Provides substation engineering assistance to other departments. Provides technical input to assist in project planning. Responsibilities include applying prescribed methods and standard practices in performing specific tasks within substation projects and assisting engineering staff on more complex projects. This is the entry engineer skill level position in substation engineering.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering services for the planning, design and construction of substation project additions to MidAmerican Energy Company's energy delivery system. (50%)

Provide technical project management for certain phases of a project including scheduling, design, estimates, engineering specifications, drawings, materials procurement, construction contracts, cost tracking and project cost projections. (20%)

Assist with engineering studies and investigations and assist with preparing oral and written reports. (10%)

Provide engineering assistance to other departments and perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (10%)

Provide technical input to assist in development of project planning. (10%)

Performs additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of human performance improvement techniques.

Evaluate present practices and implement processes, concepts, training and tools to prevent, detect and correct human errors that may adversely impact the safe, reliable operation of the electric transmission and distribution system.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.

The engineer 2 requires one to three years of engineering experience.

The senior engineer requires five years of industry experience as a practicing engineer and must be a licensed PE. If no PE license, then must have eight or more years as a practicing engineer.

The senior engineer 2 requires eight years industry experience. Requires PE. If no PE license, must have 10 years as a practicing engineer.

The principal engineer requires 12 years industry experience as a practicing engineer, including experience performing highly technical work of specialized nature. Requires PE. If no PE license, must have 15 years as a practicing engineer.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

Project management skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

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.

Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of Berkshire Hathaway Energy. The management team of Berkshire Hathaway Energy reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.

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.
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