Summer Intern - Technology

Union Pacific Corporation; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Hybrid work environment

On-site amenities

Job summary

Union Pacific Corporation in Omaha offers a full-time summer internship in Technology. You will join Application Development, Cybersecurity, or Infrastructure/Platform teams to build secure systems and platforms used across a major transportation network.

You will work closely with peers and leaders, applying leadership, technical, and business skills to real projects using software development, data networking, data science, and cybersecurity concepts.

Qualifications

• Pursuing undergrad or graduate degree in CS/CE/MIS or related field.
• Completed coursework equivalent to at least one year toward degree.
• Availability to work full-time in Omaha, NE during summer.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn and support secure, high-availability enterprise software applications.
• Participate in design sessions, sprint planning and code reviews.
• Track project status using JIRA and other tools.
• Build professional networks across departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/MIS

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Reference Number: 5089
Department:Technology
Closing Date: Apply early as this job may be filled at any time

Description

As a Summer Intern in our Technology Department, you will gain first‑hand experience working in our Application Development, Cybersecurity, or Infrastructure/Platform teams. These teams enable our business operations by building secure systems and platforms that provide employees and customers visibility into, and automation across, one of America’s largest transportation logistics networks.

In this role, you will have extensive contact with peers and interaction with senior leaders. You will have the opportunity to apply leadership, technical, and business skills to real‑world projects while leveraging technologies and concepts such as software development, data networking, data science, and cybersecurity to solve problems and deliver value.

This is a full‑time summer internship based in Omaha, Nebraska. This opportunity requires in‑person work in Omaha during the summer months (mid‑May through early August). Union Pacific provides relocation stipends and housing accommodations for qualified students living more than 65 miles from Omaha.

The estimated wage for this position is between $22 and $28 per hour. Final rate of pay will be based on several factors including year of study, qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Accountabilities

• Learn and perform the core processes and work tasks required to build and support secure and highly available enterprise software applications and platforms
• Participate in design sessions, sprint planning and code reviews
• Track and maintain status of projects using tools such as JIRA
• Build and strengthen a network of professional contacts within departments and across the company
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications - Required

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems (MIS), or a related field
• Completed, or will have completed by the internship start date, coursework equivalent to at least one year toward an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, or a related field
• Availability to work full‐time in Omaha, Nebraska, during the summer internship program (mid‑May through early August)
• Basic organization and prioritization skills
• Basic time and project management skills
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills

Qualifications - Preferred

• Experience in an object oriented programming language, such as Java, Python, or C++

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
• Standard office work environment

What we offer:

• Housing, transportation, and relocation stipends for qualified candidates
• A strengths‑based, engagement‑focused, and performance‑oriented culture
• A flexible, casual, and hybrid work environment that allows you to work on‑site and from home (as the job allows)
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• On‑site amenities at Union Pacific Center headquarters, including a cafeteria (with employee discount), fitness center (free to employees), and federal credit union
• Competitive compensation
• Engaging activities with other interns and educational visits to Union Pacific facilities

Union Pacificstrives to attract all available talent. We are committed to creating an environment where all people can be their best, personally and professionally, as we remain a merit and performance‑based company.