2026 Internship Sustainability Business Analyst Job at solarturbines, San Diego, CA

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  • solarturbines
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

2026 Internship Sustainability Business Analyst

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.

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.

Principal Accountabilities:

  • 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 goals.
  • Collects, categorizes, audits, and verifies sustainability 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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.

Summary Pay Range: $22.50 - $39.00 Intern Hour Rate: An intern's hourly rate is based on the major/degree being pursued and the number of completed academic hours achieved before the start of the internship. Intern Benefits: The total rewards package, beyond base salary, may include if eligible: Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Paid Volunteer Day, Housing Stipend, Relocation Assistance, Medical coverage, Voluntary benefits.

Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at

Posting Dates: November 5, 2025 - January 29, 2026 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.

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