Career Area:

Students and Graduates

Job Description:

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 Caterpillar: We are the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. We also offer cutting edge technologies and business services that help our customers build the roads, buildings, and infrastructure around the world.

About the Job: Spend the summer interning in Caterpillar's Washington D.C. Government Affairs office.

Job duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Developing a strategic plan for advocating a bill on Capitol Hill.
• Attending Congressional briefings or hearings and writing a detailed report.
• Researching data for a report on current and relevant issues.
• Attending a strategy meeting with coalition groups advocating for new comprehensive policies.
• Planning meetings, attending conferences or assisting in coordinating events with coalitions with similar goals.
• Attending various events with policymakers and industry leaders.

Our work environment is friendly, fast-paced and constantly changing. If you want to help us do the work that helps our customers build a better world, apply!

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a full-time, four-year accredited college or university or graduate school in one of the following degree programs: Political Science, Business, Communications, English, or Marketing.
• Minimum 3.0/4.0 Cumulative GPA (no rounding)
• Expected graduation: Dec 2026 and beyond
• Proficient in Office 365 tools: PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Yammer, Teams, etc.
• Must be located: Washington, DC

Top candidates will also have:

• Strong editing and writing skills.
• Natural collaborator with outstanding interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in learning more about the U.S. political process and international policy issues.

All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

Summary Pay Range:
$21.00 - $37.50

Intern Hourly 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

Posting Dates:
March 18, 2026 - March 24, 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.

For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

With 2024 sales and revenues of $64.8 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.

Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and provides financing and related services through our Financial Products segment