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≈ $86k – $173k per year (Estimated)
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In office (Des Moines)
Seniority
Middle · 5+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 4, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 30, 2026. Berkshire Hathaway Energy scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Berkshire Hathaway Energy is the energy holding company of Berkshire Hathaway, headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, that owns electric and gas utilities, natural gas pipelines, renewable generation and transmission businesses. Its subsidiaries include MidAmerican Energy, PacifiCorp, NV Energy, Northern Powergrid, BHE GT&S pipelines and BHE Renewables, serving millions of utility customers in the US, Canada and the UK, and it is developing lithium recovery from geothermal brine in California. It hires substation, gas systems and process engineers, line mechanics, pipeline and compression technicians, attorneys, regulatory accountants, software engineers and auditors.

The software engineer participates in the design, programming, testing, documentation and implementation of complex computer applications and systems. Evaluates software packages, provides recommendations to management and business clients, and identifies best technology solutions. Identifies future needs for key technologies and techniques and develops plans for adoption.

Architects, designs, codes, tests, documents, implements and maintains more complex application programs and interfaces. May act as senior contributor or technical lead on small to mid-sized projects. (40%)

Provides technical support; problem determination and investigation; implementation of upgrades for developed applications. (20%)

Enhances existing systems; participates in client walkthroughs and technical design reviews. Aids in systems development planning and monitoring. Participates in design reviews and peer code walkthroughs. Provides client and application support. (10%)

Perform software development and ensure conformance to performance optimization and interoperability standards and requirements. Work in adherence to secure development lifecycle practices and policies. (10%) P

erforms or assists in the research and fact-finding to develop or modify application programs. Includes working with vendors to review quality, adaptability and compatibility of their products. (5-10%)

Act as the subject matter expert, and consult with clients on company¿s IT strategy and business requirements. (0-5%)

Collaborate with IT teams from applications and infrastructure to identify technology deficiencies and improvement opportunities in practices and procedures. (0-5%)

Stay current with industry standards techniques for software development, and apply them to development, testing, integration and reporting processes where appropriate. (0-5%)

Consults with application users in developing functional/technical specifications. (0-5%)

Consults with application users, evaluates user requests for new or modified computer applications and associated interfaces to determine feasibility, cost and time required, compatibility with current systems and computer capabilities. (0-5%)

May guide software engineer I in the completion of assigned projects. (0-5%)

Provides technical input to assist in development of project planning. (0-5%) Performs any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned. (0-5%)

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.

Bachelor's degree in management information systems (MIS), computer science or related technical field or equivalent work experience. (Typically four years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)

A minimum of two years of experience in business software application design, development, integration and/or installation. Knowledge of programming in client/server or web development environment for a software engineer 2.

A minimum of five years of experience in business software application design, development, integration and/or installation. Knowledge of programming in client/server or web development environment for a software engineer 3.

Experience with SharePoint, Power Automate, Power Apps, Oracle WebCenter Sites, and Python is preferred.

Experience in the industry, or in an environment whose scope, size and complexity are comparable.

Knowledge of open systems object design methodologies, architecture methodologies, security practices and integration techniques.

Knowledge of relational database technology, structured analysis concepts, and software design patterns.

Effective project management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Business analysis aptitude including communications and interpersonal skills enabling an understanding of client's needs.

Knowledge of information technology terms, equipment, systems, functions and major vendors.

Experience integrating large, disconnected enterprise-class systems in a robust, fault-tolerant manner consistent with industry standards.

Able to work in a zero-code-ownership environment where the team members can modify any source file at any time. An understanding of deployment topologies (i.e. ensuring secure, highly available systems).

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks and projects concurrently.

Availability for periodic on-call responsibilities.

Experience integrating Commercial off the Shelf (COTS) solutions within an environment with strong change and release management processes and procedures.

Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in Oracle and Microsoft SQL database development.

Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in .NET and other current computing programming languages.

Technical knowledge with hands-on experience in Microsoft BizTalk Server, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft SQL

Reporting Services and Oracle business intelligence / reporting. Understanding of company's existing IT environment and of applicable company policies, practices, and procedures.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

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