Engineering Leadership Development Internship Program – Summer 2027

About the role

Embark on a 12-week Leadership Development Internship where you'll contribute to meaningful work, build lasting connections, and grow both personally and professionally. Through hands-on projects, mentorship, networking opportunities, and intern-focused programming, you'll gain valuable experience and develop skills to prepare you for the next step in your career.

Each intern will be assigned a real-world, strategic business project that directly supports Pentair’s mission of a more sustainable future. At the end of the program, you will present your project objectives, processes, and results to leadership.

As part of a cohort of talented students, you’ll participate in development experiences including mentorship, networking, executive speaker sessions, a team case competition, and Pentair’s signature Intern Summit.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a strategic business project that drives sustainability initiatives.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals and fellow interns.
• Present project outcomes and impact to Pentair leadership at the program’s conclusion.
• Engage in professional development, social, and volunteer activities with your intern cohort.
• Participate in a team case competition and attend Pentair’s Intern Summit.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Enrolled as a junior (preferred graduation date: Spring 2028).
• Willing to work in one of the following locations: New Brighton, MN; White Bear Lake, MN; Hanover Park, IL; North Aurora, IL; Apex, NC; Sanford, NC; Bishop Woods, WI; Delavan, WI; or Manitowoc, WI.
• Strong interest in Pentair’s Engineering Leadership Development Program—a three-year rotational program requiring relocation within the United States.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Meaningful, hands-on work through a strategic business project.
• On-the-job training, mentorship, and coaching from experienced professionals.
• Opportunities to connect with leaders through executive speaker sessions, coffee chats, networking events, and mentorship experiences.
• Professional development, social, volunteer, and cohort experiences to build your network and accelerate growth.
• Collaboration with fellow interns through a team case competition and Pentair’s Intern Summit.
• Potential consideration for future full-time opportunities upon graduation.
• Financial support may be offered for relocation.

Pay

This position pays an hourly rate of $34.00 per hour. Interns work approximately 40 hours each week during the internship.

Schedule

12-week internship program with two start date options:

• Session 1: Late May – Early August 2027
• Session 2: Early June – Mid-August 2027