Demo

Sr Performance Engineer

MidAmerican Energy Company
Council Bluffs, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/5/2026
Under regular supervision, the senior performance engineer performs tasks and assignments necessary to maintain and increase asset performance across the fleet by leveraging big data. The senior performance engineer will be responsible for using data systems to capture performance and asset data and utilizing that data to optimize asset performance. The senior performance engineer may also provide oversight and direction for performance engineer I and II and may provide assistance to managers and principal engineers on higher-level projects.
Develop dashboards and reports for engineering and operations personnel to be able to quickly gauge performance and identify underperforming generation assets. (30%) Provide engineers data to help develop strategy for projects and optimization of generation assets. Encourage the interchange of information, ideas and techniques related to performance while leveraging HPI tools. (20%) Execute engineering strategy with operations personnel and engineers to track and solve technical issues affecting generation assets. Provide local operations groups and engineering group data analysis to achieve case resolution and root cause analysis. (20%) Provide performance information for use in final reports to management in a professional and accurate manner. Provide various generation analyses, metrics and performance reports. (20%) Provide data to investigate any new technologies as assigned. (10%) Perform additional responsibilities as assigned and required.
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution. Five years of industry experience as a practicing engineer. PE license preferred. Effective oral and written communication skills consistent with the ability to present to MidAmerican Energy Company leadership. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to understand technical and functional requirements as they relate to project objectives and project planning activities. Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills to properly analyze cost/benefit scenarios and determine impact assessments. Must have the ability to analyze large amounts of data to identify performance issues. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation. We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are 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.
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.

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.

Benefits:

401K Plan, Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off

Salary : $101,831 - $137,161

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Sr Performance Engineer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Sr Performance Engineer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$101,442 - $121,314
Income Estimation: 
$122,860 - $148,594
Income Estimation: 
$105,809 - $128,724
Income Estimation: 
$136,611 - $163,397
Income Estimation: 
$135,163 - $163,519
Income Estimation: 
$131,953 - $159,624
Income Estimation: 
$150,859 - $181,127
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at MidAmerican Energy Company

  • MidAmerican Energy Company Sioux, SD
  • The Distribution Specialist – Gas provides support to the gas operations organization in an effort to achieve departmental and corporate objectives. The po... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • MidAmerican Energy Company Sioux, IA
  • This is a multi-level posting. Candidates may be considered for any of the posted levels, depending on education, years of experience and depth of expertis... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • MidAmerican Energy Company Des Moines, IA
  • Job Description The software engineer participates in the design, programming, testing, documentation and implementation of computer applications and syst... more
  • 1 Day Ago

  • MidAmerican Energy Company Des Moines, IA
  • Job Description We are building a modern, software‑defined infrastructure platform designed to support the next generation of applications across the organ... more
  • 2 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Sr Performance Engineer jobs in the Council Bluffs, IA area that may be a better fit.

  • First National Bank of Omaha Omaha, NE
  • At FNBO, our employees are the heart of our story-and we're committed to their success! Please see below the details of this career opportunity and how it ... more
  • 28 Days Ago

  • Red Oak Jr./Sr. High Red Oak, IA
  • This position is responsible for coaching student-athletes in game strategies and techniques to prepare them for athletic competition and effectively provi... more
  • 2 Months Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!