Is Union Pacific a good company to work for as a Conductor/Engineer?

Conductor/Engineer professionals working at Union Pacific have rated their employer with 2.3 out of 5 stars in 551 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of Union Pacific employees being 2.7 out of 5 stars. Search open Conductor/Engineer Jobs at Union Pacific now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Conductor/Engineer interview questions at Union Pacific .

Does Union Pacific pay Conductor/Engineer employees well?

Conductor/Engineer professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Union Pacific with 3.8 out of 5 stars based on 551 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 8.2% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Conductor/Engineer salaries at Union Pacific.

How happy are Conductor/Engineer professionals working at Union Pacific?

21% of Conductor/Engineer employees at Union Pacific would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 13% in the past 12 months. Conductor/Engineer professionals have also rated Union Pacific with a 1.4 rating for work-life-balance, 2.9 rating for diversity and inclusion, 1.8 rating for culture and values and 2.2 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Union Pacific?

Railroad Conductor (287) , Conductor (128) , Locomotive Engineer (111) , Freight Conductor (96) , Manager (96) , Engineer (76) , Train Dispatcher (61) , Machinist (54) , Train Crew (46) , Diesel Locomotive Electrician (40) , Carman (39) , Manager of Yard Operations (38) , Director (37) , Train Conductor (34) , Intern (33)

What are the pros of working at Union Pacific according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is good and despite the slow erosion of benefits they are still good." ((in 535 reviews)); "Good benefits (although insurance is going downhill in recent years by getting more expensive and having higher deductibles.)" ((in 449 reviews)); "Great people and potential for life long associates" ((in 139 reviews)); "Great retirement and the option to receive a second if you are willing to go into management." ((in 131 reviews)); "Good money and fun work" ((in 88 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Union Pacific according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management make too many knee jerk decisions at the expense of employee satisfaction and long term employment" ((in 218 reviews)); "must return all call regardless if they leave a message all hours .. no work life balance." ((in 174 reviews)); "Massive layoffs and downsizing of train yards has most employees wondering when the axe will fall." ((in 91 reviews)); "work Very long hours and over time" ((in 87 reviews)); "Another manager accused my foreman of me of not crossing track correctly even after he said he was to far away to really see us." ((in 82 reviews))

Union Pacific Conductor/Engineer reviews

2.3

21% would recommend to a friend

(551 total reviews)

Jim Vena

8% approve of CEO

26% positive business outlook

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Conductor/Engineer employees have rated Union Pacific with 2.3 out of 5 stars, based on 551 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Conductor/Engineer professionals have an average working experience there. Union Pacific is rated 35% below average by Conductor/Engineer professionals compared to other employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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551 reviews

2.0

Jul 11, 2026

Great Money. Bad Culture.

Railroad conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

MONEY. Benefits are great and you can travel locally if you want.

Cons

Not good for family oriented people. Always seems to be a struggle between the union and management.

3.0

Jun 16, 2026

Decent pay, but management can be toxic

Railroad conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No experience needed, decent pay. Some ok people.

Cons

Starting low seniority will have you moved all around the state potentially. Managers actively try to get you fired in some cases.

2.0

Apr 11, 2026

Decent pay and benefits, but poor work-life balance

Conductor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Livable wage, good benefits (health and retirement)

Cons

Little to no work-life balance. Can afford a vacation, but not the time to take one. Commute upwards of 2-3 hours

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