What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Corporate Health and Safety position at MidAmerican Energy Company?
Job Description
MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented college intern to join our Health and Safety team and gain hands-on experience supporting these critical efforts. The intern will assist with the development and maintenance of safety training materials and reports, support the coordination and logistics of safety meetings, training events, and help ensure safety resources are well organized, accessible, and aligned with corporate standards. This role is ideal for a student eager to learn and interested in contributing to meaningful safety initiatives that protect our people and the communities we serve. This position includes some travel/overnight travel within MidAmerican service territory. This position is temporary, nonexempt, and full-time/hourly through the summer.
Responsibilities
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities
Skills for Success
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.
MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented college intern to join our Health and Safety team and gain hands-on experience supporting these critical efforts. The intern will assist with the development and maintenance of safety training materials and reports, support the coordination and logistics of safety meetings, training events, and help ensure safety resources are well organized, accessible, and aligned with corporate standards. This role is ideal for a student eager to learn and interested in contributing to meaningful safety initiatives that protect our people and the communities we serve. This position includes some travel/overnight travel within MidAmerican service territory. This position is temporary, nonexempt, and full-time/hourly through the summer.
Responsibilities
Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Support Safety Inspections Audits and Training
- Assist safety professionals with job site, plant, or facility inspections by observing work practices, documenting hazards, and helping track corrective actions and follow‑up items.
- Assist with Safety Documentation and Programs
- Help review, update, and organize safety programs, procedures, and records (e.g., training logs, hazard assessments, incident reports) to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in Incident Investigations and Data Analysis
- Assist with basic data entry, trending, and analysis of safety metrics (e.g., incidents, near misses, observations) to help identify common hazards or improvement opportunities.
Skills for Success
- Strong technical skills in web development and content management, with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Experience managing SharePoint sites.
- Excellent written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders and team members.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
- Must be a college student, sophomore or higher standing, currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program in Engineering, Safety, Ergonomics, Occupational Safety or a related field.
- Must be available May - August 2026
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.