At Union Pacific, we give our interns the opportunity to help build America. With chances to connect with senior leaders, participate in community philanthropic events and engage in department-wide meetings, Union Pacific’s internships are among the top offered to college students across the country. As a company, we pride ourselves on creating meaningful and useful experiences for students every year!
Internship Opportunities
Our paid internship program offers a unique blend of hands-on experience, professional development, and valuable networking opportunities. As an intern, you'll work on meaningful, real-world projects that make an impact while gaining firsthand industry experience and support from experienced professionals. Along the way, you'll learn more about Union Pacific, develop new skills, and build lasting connections with colleagues across the organization.
On Campus Recruiting
We schedule hiring events at college campuses from September through November – and again in the spring. These events are great opportunities to visit our recruiters and to ask specific questions about Union Pacific. Summer, year-round and hybrid internship positions are available to students of all majors.
How Interns Build America
At Union Pacific, we give our interns the opportunity to help build America. With chances to connect with senior leaders, participate in community philanthropic events and engage in department-wide meetings, Union Pacific’s internships are among the top offered to college students across the country. As a company, we pride ourselves on creating meaningful and useful experiences for students every year!
Internship Opportunities
Our paid internship program offers a unique blend of hands-on experience, professional development, and valuable networking opportunities. As an intern, you'll work on meaningful, real-world projects that make an impact while gaining firsthand industry experience and support from experienced professionals. Along the way, you'll learn more about Union Pacific, develop new skills, and build lasting connections with colleagues across the organization.
On Campus Recruiting
We schedule hiring events at college campuses from September through November – and again in the spring. These events are great opportunities to visit our recruiters and to ask specific questions about Union Pacific. Summer, year-round and hybrid internship positions are available to students of all majors.
Shania Orozco - Marketing & Sales Intern
University of Nebraska Lincoln
“In my time at Union Pacific I've been welcomed to work on real & impactful projects, join organizations that allowed for cross-department collaboration and networking, learn from leadership across the company, and gain a fundamental historic understanding of the railroad. Growth is valued and celebrated across the company, and I am excited to continue my journey at UP full time.”
Akilesh Balasubramaniam – Tech Intern
University of California Riverside
“We aren’t just sitting here doing busy work; we get to take on meaningful projects that genuinely prepare us for this field of work. Meanwhile, every team here relies on one another and contributes to the feeling of being one big team, or UP family.”
Ben Starr - Engineering Intern
University of Nebraska Lincoln
"One of the highlights of the internship was traveling throughout the network. Each location gave me a new perspective on the scale of Union Pacific's operation and the people who keep the railroad running every day. I look forward to applying everything I have learned in the years ahead”
Shania Orozco - Marketing & Sales Intern
University of Nebraska Lincoln
“In my time at Union Pacific I've been welcomed to work on real & impactful projects, join organizations that allowed for cross-department collaboration and networking, learn from leadership across the company, and gain a fundamental historic understanding of the railroad. Growth is valued and celebrated across the company, and I am excited to continue my journey at UP full time.”
Akilesh Balasubramaniam – Tech Intern
University of California Riverside
“We aren’t just sitting here doing busy work; we get to take on meaningful projects that genuinely prepare us for this field of work. Meanwhile, every team here relies on one another and contributes to the feeling of being one big team, or UP family.”
Ben Starr - Engineering Intern
University of Nebraska Lincoln
"One of the highlights of the internship was traveling throughout the network. Each location gave me a new perspective on the scale of Union Pacific's operation and the people who keep the railroad running every day. I look forward to applying everything I have learned in the years ahead”
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Want to stay updated with Union Pacific? Joining Our Talent Community will allow you to stay connected with Union Pacific and be the first to learn about new positions and where the railroad is headed!
Join Our Talent Community
Want to stay updated with Union Pacific? Joining Our Talent Community will allow you to stay connected with Union Pacific and be the first to learn about new positions and where the railroad is headed!
Join Our Talent Community
Want to stay updated with Union Pacific? Joining Our Talent Community will allow you to stay connected with Union Pacific and be the first to learn about new positions and where the railroad is headed!