Intern, Software Engineering
Berkshire Hathaway Energy
About the Role
- Temporary, nonexempt, full-time/hourly position for a student pursuing a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field.
- Exposure to a variety of projects and activities within the energy industry.
- Opportunity to apply college knowledge and skills to the workplace.
- Gain hands-on experience working alongside industry professionals, developing technical skills, and contributing to meaningful projects.
- Participate in networking events, leadership forums, and learning opportunities, including an annual three-day intern event.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform software development and ensure conformance to IT standards.
- Participate in design discussions and planning for potential software solutions.
- Test and document software solutions as they are developed and updated.
- Perform basic system analysis and design functions.
- Provide customer support for package software and associated interfaces.
- Provide technical input to assist in the development of project planning.
- Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.
Performance Expectations
- Perform responsibilities as directed within determined time frames and with a high degree of accuracy.
- Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department and the company.
- Maintain professional competence, knowledge, and skills; enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.
- Maintain sensitive and confidential information regarding company information.
- Attend work on a regular basis and support company employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
- Ensure all compliance aspects of the position are known and followed; understand and comply with all policies, codes, and regulations applicable to the position and company.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Basic knowledge of programming in client/server and/or web development environments.
- Basic knowledge of .NET development or other current computing programming languages.
- Basic knowledge of database concepts including SQL queries.
Qualifications
- College student, sophomore or higher standing.
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in computer science, software engineering, or related technical field.
- Must be graduating later than August 2027.
- Must be available May-August 2027.
- Opportunity for earlier start date during the academic year.