Union Pacific Railroad

Engineering Intern

May - August 2018 • Roseville, CA

What I liked

They are a well established and well organized company. They pay well and have lots of opportunities around the country.

What I wish was different

Advice

Make sure you are willing to listen and learn. The railroad has lots of rules and regulations that are important to follow.

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Year-Round Accounting Intern

November 2019 • Omaha, NE

What I liked

I love learning about the different aspects of the railroad industry as a whole and, more specifically, how Union Pacific contributes to the country's economy. So far, the overall experience has been interesting.

What I wish was different

I think it would be nice if there was more interaction with other interns, even if it's just those on the same floor.

Advice

Don't be afraid to ask questions!

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Operations Management Intern

June - September 2019 • Roseville, CA

What I liked

The mix of office and field work, as well as the ability to work on both short and long-term projects. The short-term projects provided great exposure to the different operations of the railroad, while the long-term projects allowed me to see the impact of the management team's work over time. Being responsible for my own projects

What I wish was different

I would occasionally run out of work to do, but it was very well organized otherwise.

Advice

Don't be afraid to branch out and try new things. If I expressed an interest in learning about something, a real effort was made to help me achieve that. Every time I toured a mechanical shop or rode on a train, people were always happy to take time out of their day to explain their work to me. The people at Union Pacific know that an internship is a is a learning opportunity and strive to balance day-to-day work with opportunities for professional growth.

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Environmental Science, Management and Policy Professor

December 2019 • Omaha, NE

What I liked

Good management team. Scheduling is easy and efficient.

What I wish was different

Covid and it's impact on the working environment.

Advice

Apply even if you don't think you're qualified!

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Telecommunications Engineer Internship

November 2019 • Omaha, NE

What I liked

In this position I am able to use Python, SQL, and other programming languages to complete my tasks. Some movies depict interns being an errand runner, delivering coffee and the like. At Union Pacific, interns are provided with legitimate work projects to complete.