Caterpillar, Inc

Communications Specialist - LPSD

Caterpillar, Inc$97K — $146K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or related field, or significant experience in corporate communications.
  • Proficiency in digital communication tools, particularly Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Strong organizational skills for planning and managing multiple projects.
  • Ability to translate complex ideas for diverse audiences.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills for impactful messaging.
  • Outstanding relationship management skills with customers and team members.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a trusted advisor to leaders, ensuring clarity and alignment in communications across the organization.
  • Develop and execute comprehensive communication plans aligned with business strategy and customer objectives.
  • Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to create content for various channels and audiences.
  • Simplify and clarify complex concepts for effective communication.
  • Apply Lean principles to enhance communication quality and speed of delivery.
  • Utilize innovative technology to engage audiences creatively.
  • Analyze communication performance metrics to refine strategies.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays.
  • 401(k) savings plan.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
  • Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Communications

Job Description:

The Large Power Systems Communications Specialist will partner with leaders and cross-functional enterprise teams to shape messaging and drive alignment that advance the organization's business objectives. In this role, you'll lead and execute strategic communications initiatives that support division and enterprise priorities. You'll also collaborate with the broader segment communications team to ensure consistency and impact across channels and audiences.

The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is at the center of Caterpillar's Power & Energy growth strategy. Through a global network of manufacturing and engineering teams, LPSD designs, manufactures and supports industry-leading large diesel and natural gas engines that serve power generation, marine, oil and gas, rail, industrial and Cat machine applications worldwide. Our teams help customers solve some of the world's toughest energy and infrastructure challenges while supporting growing demand for reliable power around the globe with nearly 10,000 employees and operations across North America, Europe and Asia.

What You Will Do:
  • Act as a trusted advisor to leaders by providing strategic communications support, ensuring clarity, alignment and momentum across a large, matrixed organization
  • Develop, own and execute comprehensive communications plans including messaging and materials that inform, inspire and align employees to business strategy and customer objectives
  • Collaborate with subject matter experts, business leaders, legal, media relations and communications colleagues to develop content for internal and external audiences, including success stories, announcements, supplier and dealer events, executive presentations, speeches and articles
  • Translate complex concepts into clear, audience-appropriate communications for internal and external stakeholders
  • Apply Lean principles and process excellence to enhance quality and accelerate delivery, ensuring streamlined, high-impact communications that make it easy for stakeholders to do business with LPSD
  • Embrace technology and innovation to reach and engage audiences in new and creative ways
  • Uphold brand standards by maintaining a consistent tone and style across all content, adhering to brand guidelines and voice
  • Analyze performance, monitor communications metrics to refine strategies and continuously improve engagement


What You Will Have:

  • Education/experience: College or university degree in communications, marketing, or a related field or considerable job-related experience in corporate communications with proficiency in digital communication tools such as the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Planning and organizing: Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple projects independently and with urgency; skilled at simplifying complex ideas, anticipating stakeholder needs and adjusting messaging to drive clarity and alignment
  • Outcomes focus: Big picture thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and align messaging and deliverables to key customer objectives and strategies
  • Communicating for impact: Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills; develops a clear and complete understanding of needs through careful listening, probing, reflecting, and summarizing
  • Copywriting and editing: Strong content creation skills and the ability to edit for various audience consumption
  • Interpersonal relationships: Outstanding relationship management; skilled at establishing and maintaining trust with customers, clients, peers and vendors


Additional Information:
  • The location for this position is Peoria, IL or Lafayette, IN
  • Domestic relocation assistance is available
  • Sponsorship is not available
  • Must be able to travel up to 10% (Domestic & International)


Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
  • 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


* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:
August 21, 2026 - August 28, 2026

About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
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