Safety Engineering Intern

Werner Management•Omaha, NE

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Join our Corporate Safety team as a Safety Engineering Intern and gain hands-on experience supporting safety compliance, process improvement, and risk reduction initiatives. In this role, you’ll assist with incident documentation, contribute to safety projects, and learn to use systems that track safety performance and compliance. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams while developing analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills. This internship is designed to provide meaningful exposure to safety engineering practices and prepare you for a future career transportation and/or the supply chain industry. Internship Overview: Paid internship that includes dedicated job training and learning opportunities Located at our Corporate Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska (some remote and off-site opportunities may be available) Collaborative, inclusive work environment Real-world experience Paid housing/housing assistance may be available Responsibilities: Assist the Corporate Safety Quality Assurance team in evaluating safety processes and procedures. Participate in incident reviews, supporting documentation, root cause analysis, and compliance follow-up. Collaborate with cross-functional teams on safety-related projects that impact drivers, associates, and operational staff. Support updates to safety documentation, reference materials, and reporting requirements. Contribute to the development of policies and procedures that align with federal and company safety standards. Work on workflow improvement initiatives aimed at reducing risk and increasing efficiency. Participate in continuous improvement projects, including system enhancements and training initiatives. Gain hands-on experience using safety management systems, Salesforce, Samsara Portal, Google Suite, and related tools. Apply organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills to review data, identify trends, and recommend improvements. Communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats while collaborating with team members in a professional environment. Bring curiosity, adaptability, and an interest in workplace safety, compliance, supply chain, and/or transportation. Qualifications: Current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in Safety Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Safety, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Completion of introductory coursework in project management, engineering principles, or data analytics preferred. Internship Development Activities: Lessons with Leaders Sessions Mentor Program Intern Activities Community Support Events Networking Summer Project Proposal and Presentation We know benefits are critical and we are committed to offering comprehensive and affordable options for you and your loved ones. This position is eligible for benefits, which include medical, dental and vision plans. We also offer a 401(k) plan, stock purchase plan, paid time off, life insurance, disability plans and other optional supplemental coverage. Werner Enterprises provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or veteran status or other status protected by law. We encourage applicants of all ages as we do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant's age. By clicking “Submit” you are expressly consenting to our (available at https://www.werner.com/privacy-policy/ ) and to Werner Enterprises, Inc., its representatives, and affiliates (“Werner”) contacting you about your inquiry, and that Werner may collect sensitive information about you to consider your employment as explained further in our Privacy Policy. All information collected will be handled and retained as explained in the Privacy Policy.

Requirements

Current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in Safety Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Occupational Safety, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Completion of introductory coursework in project management, engineering principles, or data analytics preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Corporate Safety Quality Assurance team in evaluating safety processes and procedures.
Participate in incident reviews, supporting documentation, root cause analysis, and compliance follow-up.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on safety-related projects that impact drivers, associates, and operational staff.
Support updates to safety documentation, reference materials, and reporting requirements.
Contribute to the development of policies and procedures that align with federal and company safety standards.
Work on workflow improvement initiatives aimed at reducing risk and increasing efficiency.
Participate in continuous improvement projects, including system enhancements and training initiatives.
Gain hands-on experience using safety management systems, Salesforce, Samsara Portal, Google Suite, and related tools.
Apply organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills to review data, identify trends, and recommend improvements.
Communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats while collaborating with team members in a professional environment.
Bring curiosity, adaptability, and an interest in workplace safety, compliance, supply chain, and/or transportation.