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As of May 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for data science internship in Iowa is $21.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.25 and $23.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Data Science Internship job?

A Data Science Internship is a temporary position designed to provide hands-on experience in data analysis, machine learning, and statistical modeling. Interns typically work with large datasets, clean and preprocess data, build models, and generate insights to support business decisions. They may also collaborate with data scientists, engineers, and business teams to solve real-world problems. This role helps develop technical skills in Python, SQL, and data visualization while gaining industry exposure.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Data Science Internship position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Data Science Intern, you need a solid understanding of statistics, data analysis, and programming languages such as Python or R, often supported by progress towards a degree in a quantitative field. Familiarity with tools like SQL, machine learning libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow), and data visualization platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is highly valued. Strong problem-solving skills, eagerness to learn, and effective communication are essential soft skills for this role. These abilities are crucial for drawing insights from data, collaborating with technical and non-technical colleagues, and contributing meaningfully to projects.

What types of projects or tasks can I expect to work on during a Data Science Internship?

As a Data Science Intern, you may be involved in projects such as analyzing datasets to uncover trends, building and testing predictive models, or creating visual reports to help stakeholders understand key findings. Interns often support ongoing research, assist with data cleaning and preprocessing, and collaborate on team projects under the guidance of experienced data scientists. Depending on the company's focus, you might also contribute to deploying models or automating data pipelines. These tasks are designed to give you practical experience with real-world data challenges and help develop your technical and analytical skills.
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Berkshire Hathaway Energy

Adel, IA

Part-time

Posted 13 days ago

Berkshire Hathaway Energy rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 18 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

MidAmerican Energy Company is seeking a student pursuing a bachelor's degree or higher in data science, computer science, economics, statistics, business analytics, or related field of study, graduating later than August 2026. The position is temporary, nonexempt, and part-time/hourly.

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.

Interns will be a part of MidAmerican's strong internship program, tour state-of-the-art facilities, network with leadership, and gain a broader understanding of MidAmerican Energy Company. 

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.

Skills for Success

  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills and customer relationship skills.
  • Taken coursework in data analytics, machine learning, statistics, or computational mathematics preferred.

Qualifications 

  • Must be a college student, junior or higher standing, currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree or higher program in data science, computer science, economics, statistics, business analytics, or related field of study.
  • Must be available through the 2025 - 2026 academic school year.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the Windows operating environment.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Identify partner teams' key issues, prototype solutions, and help solve business problems using data and technology.
  • Effectively communicate and present advanced analytics model results and project outcomes.
  • Respond to and improve from feedback from internal business groups and team members. Strive for continuous improvement and personal growth.
  • Use Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, and Azure DevOps for team collaboration, meetings, project organization, and 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 the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities; enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.
  • Maintain sensitive and confidential company information.
  • Attend work on a regular basis and support the company's employee policies and procedures, including workplace safety rules.
  • Ensure all compliance aspects of position are known and followed; understand and comply with all policies, codes and regulations applicable to position and company.

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