About this role
<p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Reference Number:</strong> 4982 <br><strong>Department: </strong>Safety <br><strong>Closing Date:</strong> Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>If you wish to solicit an employee referral for this position, please ensure the employee submits the referral prior to submitting your application.</strong></span></span></p> <p> </p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Description</b></H2> </div><div><p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Union Pacific is one of America's premier transportation and logistics companies, linking 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country and serving many of the fastest-growing U.S. cities. We're looking for high-energy, analytical problem solvers who value teamwork and want to make a difference in the transportation industry. At Union Pacific, we move fast, think smart, and innovate to solve real-world challenges and we invite you to be part of that momentum through a meaningful internship experience. </span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The Environmental Management intern will support key projects focused on compliance, sustainability, and environmental data analytics. This includes assisting with air, water, and waste compliance efforts, contributing to sustainability and conservation initiatives, and supporting data reporting through tools like Tableau. Interns may also work with the Environmental Services & Technology team on analytics and visualization projects. </span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">In addition to project support, the intern will collaborate with subject matter experts across various environmental disciplines, manage assigned projects from start to finish, and contribute to the team’s commitment to compliant and sustainable operations. The role involves regular interaction with team members and leadership, and offers opportunities to apply problem-solving, technical, and communication skills in a real-world setting. </span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">As an intern, you will build knowledge and experience in our core business groups and their vision, business objectives, processes, systems, and services. You will have extensive contact with peers and interaction with senior leaders. There will also be an opportunity to put leadership, technical skills, and business knowledge to immediate use through high-value project assignments. </span></span></p> <p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The position will be administered as a year-round internship at Union Pacific's headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. The work schedule is flexible and can be designed to accommodate the course commitments of the successful candidate. A flexible work schedule includes an average of 15–20 hours per week during the academic year, with up to 40 hours per week available during the summer months.</span></span></p> <p> </p> <p style="margin-bottom:13.0px"><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:'Arial', sans-serif">The estimated wage for this position is between $21-$24 per hour. Final rate of pay will be based on several factors including year of study, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.</span></span></span></p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Accountabilities</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Learn core business processes and systems within environmental operations</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Assist with data analytics and reporting projects using tools like Tableau</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Build self-service reports and visualizations to support decision-making</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Provide operational support to department business group members</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Develop and execute project action plans and perform team assignments</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Build and strengthen a network of professional contacts across the company </span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Perform other duties as assigned</span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Qualifications - Required</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">College credits equivalent to one (1) year or more toward an undergraduate degree</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Intermediate verbal and written communication skills</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Intermediate organization, prioritization and time/project management skills</span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Qualifications - Preferred</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Currently pursuing a degree in a related field such as business, environmental sciences, business analytics, finance, accounting, economics, computer or data science</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">GPA of 3.0 or higher</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Excel and/or Tableau</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to ask questions and learn</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ability to think critically, evaluate various options and make decisions</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Strong written and verbal communication skills</span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Physical and Mental Job Requirements</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">This position requires extended periods of sitting and extended hours in front of computer screens</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Maintain concentration, focuses on tasks and can make timely decisions </span></span></li> </ul></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:18.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><b>Work Conditions</b></H2> </div><div><ul> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px">Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px">18 years of age or older</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16.0px">Standard office work environment</span></span></li> </ul></div></div></div><h2><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>What we offer:</strong></span></h2> <ul> <li> <p><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture</span></span></p> </li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">A flexible, casual and hybrid work environment that allows you to work on-site and from home (as the job allows)</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ongoing learning and development</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">On-site cafeteria (with employee discount), fitness center (free to employees), federal credit union, all in Union Pacific Center headquarters building in Omaha, Nebraska</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Employee Assistance Programs</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Competitive compensation</span></span></li> <li><span style="font-size:16.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Engaging activities with other interns and educational visits to Union Pacific facilities</span></span></li> </ul> <p> </p>