Job Description

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 is NOT a summer internship position. Students must be able to work 15-25 hours a week during the academic year and full-time during the summer.

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. Internship opportunities are available in a variety of areas within our environmental management team giving you opportunities to work with subject matter experts in air, water, and waste compliance. As well as on projects driving sustainability and conservation. In addition, we have opportunities to work with our environmental services & technology team. 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 an analyst and will be given the opportunity to manage a project from start to finish.

Accountabilities

Assist with project management for various company initiatives and special projects
Learn and perform core department business group work tasks, processes, and customer services
Perform administrative support for department business group managers
Develop and execute project action plans and perform team assignments
Build and strengthen a network of professional contacts within departments and across the company
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

College credit toward a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences, Finance, Accounting, Business, Computer Science, or Economics
Basic time and project management skills
Intermediate organization AND prioritization skills
Must be a full-time student
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills

Preferred

GPA of 3.0 or higher
Advanced analytical skills
Advanced problem solving skills
Experience in data analysis and Tableau reporting
Intermediate computer skills and are able to learn UP's systems and databases in order to successfully accomplish desired project results
Self-motivated and able to work independently

Work Conditions

18 years of age or older