Leadership and Technical Development Program- Environmental Health and Safety

Career Area: Environmental Health and Safety

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.

Caterpillar's Leadership and Technical Development Program (LTDP) for Environmental, Health, & Safety (EHS) is a three‑year rotational program designed to accelerate development of entry-level talent and provide a solid foundation for meeting EHS challenges within operations and manufacturing. Being part of the LTDP team offers you a broad exposure to Caterpillar, presents diverse project responsibilities, engages you in a global team, provides cross‑functional job experiences and includes valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar leadership.

This program provides the opportunity to build foundational technical and leadership skills for future success within the organization.

Professionals within the program will complete three 12‑month rotations, which are defined based on business needs. You must be willing to travel and relocate to any participating facility in North America upon hire and throughout each rotation while in the program. You’ll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have experiences including (but not limited to):

• Corporate/Enterprise EHS
  :
  Responsible for enterprise safety driven strategy initiatives.
• Front Line Leadership
  :
  Responsible for overseeing production or logistics activities, supervising daily worker tasks, coordinating between teams, ensuring safety, and monitoring performance.
• Facility EHS
  :
  Responsible for the Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) strategy, while also completing specific EHS assignments in support of the facility performance and compliance.

• Analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and critical thinking capabilities
• Ability to work with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities in a constructive and collaborative manner
• Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain and effectively apply new skills & knowledge
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Participate in and build on our inclusive, constructive, and productive work environment
• Ensure all team member’s contributions are recognized and valued

• Completed degree from a university/college by the start of the program in Environmental, Health & Safety, Safety Management, Occupational Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability, or other EHS and Engineering Degrees
• Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.8/4.0 (no rounding)
• Must be willing to relocate domestically based upon business need for each rotation and for post‑program assignment
• Program Start Dates:
  January & June 2027

• 0–2 years of relevant safety or environmental engineering, which may include internships or academic projects
• Project or Team Leadership experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ideal for those building foundational skills in environmental health and safety, generally within the first 0–2 years of their career

• Sponsorship is NOT available for this position
• Relocation is available to those that qualify
• This position requires working onsite five days a week

$81,370.00 – $

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals—including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities—are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.