Safety Engineering & Process Improvement Intern (Hybrid)

werner; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability plans

Other optional coverage

Job summary

Werner Enterprises is seeking a summer safety internship at our Corporate Headquarters in Omaha, NE, with some remote/off-site opportunities. This paid program offers dedicated training, hands-on experience, and access to safety projects impacting drivers and staff.

Interns will work with our Corporate Safety Quality Assurance team, review safety data, and help implement process improvements while gaining exposure to safety systems such as Salesforce, Samsara, and Google Suite.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in safety, industrial safety, data analytics or related field.
• Intro coursework in data analytics or process improvement is helpful.
• Prior transportation experience is not required; training is provided.
• Strong curiosity about safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Corporate Safety Quality Assurance team with safety process evaluation.
• Review safety data, identify trends, and recommend risk reduction actions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on safety projects affecting drivers and staff.
• Help update policies and safety resources to meet federal requirements.
• Support process improvements and training to reduce risk and improve efficiency.
• Gain hands-on experience using safety systems like Salesforce, Samsara, and Google Suite.

Education

Bachelor's degree program in Safety Engineering/Industrial Engineering/Occupational Safety/Supply Chain Management/Data Analytics/Operations Management or related field

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Curiosity about safety/transportation

Collaborative / teamwork

Clear written and verbal communication

Tools

Salesforce

Samsara Portal

Google Suite

Job description

Werner Enterprises is seeking a summer safety internship at our Corporate Headquarters in Omaha, NE, with some remote/off-site opportunities. This paid program offers dedicated training, hands-on experience, and access to safety projects impacting drivers and staff.

Interns will work with our Corporate Safety Quality Assurance team, review safety data, and help implement process improvements while gaining exposure to safety systems such as Salesforce, Samsara, and Google Suite.