2026 Internship - Data Steward at Solar Turbines in San Diego, CA

Summary: Solar Turbines, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Inc., is seeking a Data Steward Intern to support their mission of delivering high-quality data for strategic decision-making. This internship will involve hands-on experience in data governance and analytics, contributing to various initiatives across the enterprise. Responsibilities: - Support the execution of the strategic data roadmap under guidance from Data Stewards and Delegates - Assist in profiling, cleansing, and validating master data across domains - Collaborate with business and technical teams to document data definitions, standards, and lineage - Participate in data quality audits and help resolve issues related to accuracy, consistency, and completeness - Contribute to the development of metadata repositories and stewardship dashboards - Engage in cross-functional meetings and working sessions to understand enterprise data needs Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Data Science, Business Analytics, or related field - 2.8 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale - 0-5 years of relevant experience - Must be able and willing to relocate to San Diego, CA Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with data governance tools or frameworks - Understanding of data lifecycle management and access controls - Ability to work independently and in team settings - Knowledge of the energy, oil & gas industry, power generation industry, turbomachinery market, and carbon reduction technologies - 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 - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a good basic financial acumen - Intellectual curiosity, global mindset, and passion for continual learning - Highly organized and able to manage a variety of tasks and multiple projects - Alignment with Caterpillar's Values in Action: Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, Commitment, and Sustainability Required Skills: Data governance, Data stewardship, Data profiling, Data cleansing, Data validation, Metadata management, Data quality auditing, Data lifecycle management, Access controls, Data analytics, Energy industry knowledge, Oil & gas industry knowledge, Power generation industry knowledge, Turbomachinery market knowledge, Carbon reduction technologies, Analytical skills Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Benefits: Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Paid Volunteer Day, Housing Stipend, Relocation Assistance, Medical coverage, Voluntary benefits