Union Pacific Railroad: Sr Systems Engineer - Operations Research Specialist - Omaha, Nebraska

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About the job

Reference Number: 3888

Department: Technology

Closing Date: 12/23/25

We encourage you to apply early, as this position may be filled before the anticipated closing date.

Job Level: 15

The salary range for this position is Level 15.

If you wish to solicit an employee referral for this position, please ensure the employee submits the referral prior to submitting your application. Description Union Pacific Railroad Company seeks a Sr Systems Engineer - Operations Research Specialist position in Omaha, NE. May telecommute up to 50% of work time.

Seeking a data and decision scientist, with a strong background in operations research, statistics, machine learning, mathematics and data driven decision making. This position will apply advanced analytical and mathematical techniques to solve complex problems and optimize decision-making to improve our highly integrated network of resources. Work with large sets of data to develop mathematical models and algorithms to aid in decision-making, improve efficiency, and maximize outcomes. Play a vital role in optimizing our transportation network by improving route planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.

Accountabilities

  • Work closely with stakeholders to understand the objectives and challenges of the problem
  • Identify the key variables, constraints, costs, and objectives.
  • Gather relevant data from various sources.
  • Clean and preprocess the data, develop mathematical models, algorithms, and optimization techniques to represent the problem, derive insights, and create optimal outcomes.
  • Design, develop, implement, and maintain software to expose the model to other application development teams.
  • Utilize simulation tools and techniques to model complex systems and evaluate different scenarios.
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and subject matter experts.
  • Communicate complex analytical concepts and findings in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and through reports or presentations.

Qualifications - Required

  • Master’s degree (foreign equivalent accepted) in Operations Research, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, or related field.
  • 3 years of experience with mathematical optimization tools and methods, including mixed integer programs and decomposition.
  • 3 years of experience with one or more programming languages (ex: C++, Java, Python).
  • 3 years of experience in machine learning and/or GenAI.
  • 3 years of experience in Unix.
  • 3 years of experience with relational database design.
  • 3 years of experience in the railroad industry.
  • 3 years of experience with discrete-event simulation frameworks (e.g., SimPy, Simmer).
  • 3 years of experience using Git or other version control tools for managing code and model versions.
  • 3 years of experience utilizing advanced mathematical skills.

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