Summer Intern - Engineering

Reference Number: 1817 Department: Engineering Closing Date: Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.If you wish to solicit an employee referral for this position, please ensure the employee submits the referral prior to submitting your application.

Description

Union Pacific's Engineering Department intern program enables talented students to experience the work environment of a Fortune 140 company while continuing their education. Students gain insight into the U.S. transportation industry while working for an industry leader. Ideal candidates are interested in a field Engineering management career. The summer internship is based on departmental needs and student interests.

Interns will work full-time hours and may work outside of traditional business hours as needed. Interns will be expected to travel to their designated assignment and will travel frequently throughout the duration of the internship. Travel and accommodation expenses are covered by the company.

The estimated wage for this position is between $21-$26 per hour. Final rate of pay will be based on several factors including year of study, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Accountabilities

• Field Management Training: Assist with inspection, maintenance and repair of UP's track, signal and/or bridge infrastructure. Coordinate engineering activities with transportation operations. Assist with managing material and production costs, supervising work crews. Assist with day to day track, signal or bridge maintenance
• Structures: Review and analyze minor structures, such as box culverts or retaining walls, using department-developed computer applications. Review shop drawings for conformance with design drawings. Check design drawings, confirming material take-offs, dimensions, etc
• Construction: Exposure of structural, civil, and mechanical disciplines in the development of a typical project. Assist with direction of construction site activities to ensure work is in accordance with plans and specifications. Monitor distribution of work materials, project timeline and budget
• Electrical-Signal: Assist on a project from design to implementation. This can include writing a specification, modifying an existing design, providing engineering assistance for modifications, and developing a test procedure to implement changes. Learn and work extensively with two types of basic hardware used with control systems in yards and be able to provide engineering assistance in adjustment and troubleshooting of this hardware using various types of test equipment. You may have the opportunity working with Positive Train Control (PTC) group setting up test equipment and developing testing procedures. May also gain exposure to wayside design, signal systems and processes. Projects are focused on developing a standardized knowledge base for the department
• 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 contact within departments and across the company
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Assist with project management for various company initiatives and complete administrative tasks and special projects

Qualifications - Required

• College credits equivalent to one year toward an undergraduate degree
• GPA of 2.8 or higher
• Basic time and project management skills
• Valid driver's license
• Proficient Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Basic organization AND prioritization skills
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications - Preferred

Physical and Mental Job Requirements

• This position requires extended periods of sitting and extended hours in front of computer screens
• Maintains concentration, focuses on tasks and can make timely decisions

Work Conditions

• Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
• 18 years of age or older

What we offer:

• Housing, Transportation, and Relocation stipends for qualified candidates
• A strengths-based, engagement-focused, and performance-oriented culture
• A flexible and hybrid work environment that allows you to work on-site and from home (as the job allows)
• On-site cafeteria (with employee discount), fitness center (free to employees), federal credit union, all in Union Pacific Center headquarters building in Omaha, Nebraska
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Competitive compensation
• Engaging activities with other interns and educational visits to Union Pacific facilities

Background Check Investigation

* State & Federal criminal history * Last 7 years of employment history to include military service * Education * Prior drug history * Professional license or certification, if applicable to role * Driving history, if applicable to role Please click here to review Union Pacific's policy regarding background investigations.

Medical Review

* Medical Evaluation * Drug Screen * Fitness-for-duty assessment to ensure that candidates can safely perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation * Color vision exam, if applicable to role

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation

Union Pacific supports diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer here . Union Pacific is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce where equal employment opportunities are available without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, or genetic information. Union Pacific strictly prohibits any discrimination or harassment based on protected status. Union Pacific is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its employment of individuals with disabilities. To request a disability accommodation in the application process, please use this link here to submit a request.
Inclusion StatementUnion Pacific's commitment to diversity and inclusion is based on our desire to create an environment where people can be their best, personally and professionally. Our employees are unique individuals. Our diverse perspectives come from many sources including gender, race, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, and veteran status.As America's railroad, Union Pacific has an innate responsibility to speak out against all forms of discrimination while creating an environment where all can see themselves belonging and succeeding.