2027 Summer Corporate Intern - Environmental, Health and Safety

Caterpillar; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar's Environmental, Health, and Safety Intern program invites students enrolled in a four-year university to work alongside EHS professionals, learning through hands-on project work within their teams.

Interns gain exposure to safety culture initiatives, environmental data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration, with networking across Caterpillar sites during a 40-hour week over 12 weeks.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree in one of the specified environmental programs.
• Must have 30 completed semester hours before start.
• If a transfer student must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university
• Minimum GPA of 2.8.

Responsibilities

• Support EHS professionals with project work during the 12-week internship.
• Assist in delivering EHS learning and safety programs.
• Contribute to trend analyses of environmental and safety data.
• Collaborate with Caterpillar teams across functions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Problem solving

Education

Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences

Environmental and Ecological Engineering

Environmental Sciences

Natural Resources and Environmental Science

Environmental Health and Safety discipline

Job description

Career Area:

Students and Graduates

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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.

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.

About the Role

Caterpillar's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Intern program seeks students currently enrolled in a four-year university to work alongside EHS professionals to learn and apply themselves to project work within their teams.

Interns will have exciting assignments that offer valuable experience and great learning opportunities. Besides their work, interns can connect with professionals across the company to explore different Caterpillar areas beyond their assigned team. Students can enhance their business skills through team and business partner interactions, develop their abilities, give presentations, and build connections with EHS peers and leaders.

What You Will Do

You’ll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar employees. The internship is a 40-hour-per-week assignment lasting 12 weeks.

You’ll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have experiences including (but not limited to):

• Safety and environmental culture initiatives
• Development of proactive programs
• Delivery of EHS learning to assist our facilities worldwide
• Trend analysis of global environmental or safety data in line with our Sustainability Goals

What You Have – Skills and Experiences

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute your unique skills and experiences. Below are some of the most critical skills.

• Analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities
• Organize and manage projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain and effectively apply new skills & knowledge
• Success in collaborating with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Internship Program Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an accredited Bachelors or Master’s degree in one of the following degree programs:Occupational and Environmental Health Sciences, Environmental and Ecological Engineering, Environmental and Natural Resources Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources and Environmental Scienceor related Environmental Health and Safetydiscipline at the time of applying. Selected candidates must obtain their degree before they start.
• Must have 30 completed semester hours before the start of the internship.
• If a transfer student must have 12 semester hours completed at a 4-year university
• Minimum 2.8