Year Round Intern - Network Planning & Operations

Reference Number : 3476

Department : Network Planning & Operations

Closing Date : Apply early as this job may be filled at any time.

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Description

Union Pacific is one of America's premier transportation and logistics companies, linking 23 states in the western two-thirds of the country and serving many of the fastest-growing U.S. cities. We're looking for high-energy, analytical problem solvers who value teamwork and want to make a difference in the transportation industry. At Union Pacific, we move fast, think smart, and innovate to solve real-world challenges and we invite you to be part of that momentum through a meaningful internship experience.

The Network Planning & Operations (NPO) intern will support key performance and planning initiatives across the Operating department. NPO oversees train scheduled and strategic planning for crews, locomotives, railcars, track, and terminals, as well as managing key performance indicators (KPIs) and evaluations. As part of the Operations Evaluation team, you'll contribute to projects that serve a wide range of stakeholders including Operating, Tech, Marketing & Sales, Finance, Law, executive leadership and regulators. These projects include developing and maintaining performance metrics, regulatory reporting, strategic initiatives, recurring updates, and annual goal setting.

As an intern, you'll gain hands-on experience in data analytics and project management. You'll regularly collaborate with business partners and leadership, build self-service reports and visualizations, answer metric-related questions, and perform ad-hoc analyses to support decision making.

The position will be administered as a year-round internship at Union Pacific's headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. The work schedule is flexible and can be designed to accommodate the course commitments of the successful candidate. A flexible work schedule includes up to 40 hours per week available during the summer months and an average of 15–20 hours per week available during the academic year.

The estimated wage for this position is between $21.00-$24.00 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 core business processes and systems used in Network Planning & Operations

Assist in creating self-service dashboards, visualizations, and performance metrics

Perform ad-hoc analyses and support decision-making through data-driven insights

Provide operational support to department business group managers

Build and strengthen a network of professional contacts within departments and across the company

Assist with project management for various company initiatives and special projects

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications - Required

College credits equivalent to one (1) year or more toward an undergraduate degree

Intermediate verbal and written communication skills

Intermediate organization, prioritization and time / project management skills

Qualifications - Preferred

Currently pursuing a degree in a related field such as mathematics, computer science, business analytics, finance, operations research, supply chain or data science

GPA of 3.0 or higher

Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Excel, Access, SQL, Tableau, or Power BI

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to ask questions and learn

Ability to think critically, evaluate various options and make decisions

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements

This position requires extended periods of sitting and extended hours in front of computer screens

Maintain concentration, focuses on tasks and can make timely decisions

Work Conditions

18 years of age or older

Authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship

Standard office work environment

What we offer :

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

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