Environmental Management - Year round Intern (Hybrid - Remote & In-person)
Are you a creative problem solver with strong analytical skills? Do you have a passion for the environment? Union Pacific Railroad is looking for high-energy, hard-working individuals who value teamwork and are dedicated to making a difference in the transportation industry with a focus on environmental management. We love thinking smart, innovating, and moving fast to solve problems. Experience an internship in our Environmental Management Group within the Supply Chain Department and help us revolutionize they way we build America.
We are seeking students of a junior status or below who are interested in working year-round. This opportunity requires you to start, in-person, from mid-May to the first week in August and spend the summer in Omaha, NE. Successful students must be able to work 15-25 hours whilst in school and full-time otherwise and during the summer.
Internship opportunities are available in a variety of areas within our Environmental Management group including, Compliance, Services, Programs and Site Remediation. We will work with you to determine the best placement based upon your education, skill set and preferences. You will be assigned projects equivalent to those of any analyst on the Environmental staff and will be given the opportunity to manage a project from start to finish.
As an intern, you will support our environmental management team in delivering on our vision and commitment to compliant and sustainable operations. You will build knowledge and experience in our business objectives, processes, systems, and services. You will have extensive contact with team members and interact with senior leaders. There will also be the opportunity to put your leadership, technical skills, and business knowledge to immediate use through high-value project assignments.
Accountabilities
- Assist with project management for various company initiatives and special projects
- Learn and perform core business group work tasks, processes, and customer services
- Perform administrative support for business group managers
- Develop and execute project action plans and perform team assignments
- Build and strengthen a network of professional contacts across the company
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Must be a full-time student
Qualifications
Required- Advanced analytical skills
- Intermediate computer skills
- Basic organization AND prioritization skills
- Advanced problem solving skills
- Basic time and project management skills
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills
- College credit towards a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Finance, Accounting, Business, Computer Science, or Economics
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
Work Conditions
- Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
- 18 years of age or older