2026 Internship Sustainability Business Analyst

Caterpillar•San Diego, CA

1d•$23 - $39

About The Position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. 2026 Internship Sustainability Business Analyst Are you looking for an opportunity to help innovate within the energy and manufacturing industry on a team that will challenge and inspire you? As a wholly owned subsidiary of Caterpillar, Solar Turbines is a global leader in providing innovative energy solutions that help business, governments and public institutions find the perfect balance between affordable, available and efficient energy while supporting customers sustainability-related goals. At Solar Turbines, we are dedicated to attracting and retaining the best talent. The Sustainability Internship serves as an entry-level opportunity supporting the Sustainability Business Analyst function. The intern will provide creative and insightful support in data analysis and communications for established company projects. This position, working under the guidance of a more experienced Business Analyst, provides support to enterprise sustainability initiatives by helping manage digital ecosystems for sustainability data and project tracking. The role also includes preparing visualizations and presentations to communicate findings, supporting stakeholder engagement, and helping initiate new sustainability projects based on data insights. This position offers exposure to senior leaders and cross-functional collaboration across engineering, supply chain, information technologies and operations teams.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Data Science, or a related business or engineering field.
Master’s degree is a plus, especially with a focus on sustainability, systems thinking, or data analytics.
Current overall GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated work experience (internships, part-time roles, or research assistantships) or leadership experience (student orgs, volunteer projects, etc.).
Strong attention to detail, curiosity, and a passion for sustainability and data-driven problem solving.
Ability to work independently and in team settings.
Takes initiative, has a high energy level, and acts with a sense of urgency.
Strong verbal and written presentation abilities to communicate complex strategic topics effectively.

Responsibilities

Supports the development and maintenance of digital tools and dashboards for sustainability project tracking.
Gathers and incorporates voice of the customer (VOC) input to align supplier data requests with sustainability-related goals.
Collects, categorizes, audits, and verifies sustainability-related data using standard analysis techniques.
Prepares research reports and presentation materials for internal stakeholders and leadership.
Translates complex numerical data into non-technical, written summaries for decision-making.
Identifies and prioritizes sustainability opportunities using heat maps or impact analysis.
Participates in meetings with internal teams and may attend customer or supplier discussions related to sustainability metrics and reporting.