Great pay but no work-life balance - Locomotive Engineer Union Pacific Employee Review

3.0
4 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Pay is very great and steady

Cons

No home life for family or if you have kids

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5.0
20 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great flexibility and opportunity to move around within the company

Cons

You travel a good amount for the role depending on your work location.

2.0
17 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good pay and benefits. Work is challenging.

Cons

Weak lower and middle management - they only care about their own careers. Poor morale. UP went down hill after Jim Young passed away.

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