Summer Intern - Technology

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 our employees and customers visibility and extend automation into one of America’s largest transportation logistics networks.

In this role you will have extensive contact with peers and interaction with senior leaders. There will also be an opportunity to put leadership, technical skills, and business knowledge to immediate use by leveraging technologies such as Java, Data Networking, Data Science and Cyber Security principles to solve problems and deliver value through real-world project assignments.

The estimated wage for this position is between $20 - $26 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

• College credits equivalent to one (1) year or more toward an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, MIS, or similar
• 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 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
• Competitive compensation
• Engaging activities with other interns and educational visits to Union Pacific facilities

Background Check Investigation

Medical Review

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Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation

Culture

Union Pacific strives 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.