Caterpillar, Inc

Senior Technical Regulatory Compliance Engineering Specialist

Caterpillar, Inc • $147K — $221K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in accredited Engineering or closely related field.
  • Prior experience in Emissions Regulatory Affairs.
  • Extensive knowledge of relevant emissions regulations and testing standards.
  • Familiarity with engine emissions technologies and certification procedures.
  • Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Stay updated on emissions regulatory requirements for Caterpillar products.
  • Provide guidance on current and developing emissions regulations to business partners.
  • Engage with industry groups and regulators to influence rulemakings.
  • Identify regulatory trends to guide business decisions.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance in product development.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off (including vacations and holidays)
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Career development opportunities
  • Life insurance and disability benefits
  • Parental leave and adoption benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Engineering

Job Description:

Emissions Regulatory Affairs SME

Senior Technical Regulatory Compliance Engineering Specialist

Job Summary:
As a Senior Technical Regulatory Compliance Engineering Specialist in the Emissions and Product Regulatory Compliance division, you will join a global team of experts that informs and interprets emissions regulations and standards for Caterpillar. Your work involves extensive collaboration with your peers, regulators, NGOs and industry groups as well as internal business stakeholders. Your role has emissions regulatory affairs responsibilities including global leadership for the Mining industry sector, primary Americas coverage for the Nonroad Mobile sector, and secondary Americas support for the Stationary sector.

What you will do:
  • Understand and stay current on emissions regulatory requirements and understand application of same to Caterpillar's products.
  • Provide authoritative interpretation of - and guidance on - developing and current emissions regulations to business partners.
  • Personally engage with industry groups and regulators to inform rulemakings.
  • Identify and communicate regulatory trends to inform business decision making.
  • Collaborate with various internal stakeholders to ensure the development, validation and production of product that meets applicable emissions regulatory requirements.

Education and Experience Requirement:
  • A degree in an accredited Engineering or closely related curriculum.


Skills you must have:
  • Influencing Through Expertise: Extensive knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to use these to deepen own expertise and impact or challenge decisions within and outside own organization.
  • Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Extensive understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision. A willingness to closely analyze regulatory text for changes, areas of concern, ambiguity, apparent errors, etc.
  • Effective Communications: Extensive understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; proven ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
  • Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Expert knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; proven ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
  • Collaborating: Extensive knowledge of collaborative techniques; proven ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.


Top candidates will also have:
  • Prior experience in Emissions Regulatory Affairs.
  • Extensive knowledge of non-road mobile, stationary power, and/or mining equipment emissions regulations and testing standards.
  • Knowledge of engine emissions technologies and certification test procedures.
  • Prior experience working with engine or nonroad equipment industry associations.
  • Fluency in the Spanish language.


Additional Information:
  • This position requires travel that is estimated at 20% or more.
  • This position is located in Chillicothe, Illinois.
  • Domestic relocation is available.
  • Visa sponsorship is not available.


Summary Pay Range:

$147,760.00 - $221,640.00

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

Posting Dates:
September 30, 2026 - October 14, 2026

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

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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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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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