Engineering Leadership Development Internship Program – Summer 2027

About the role

Join Pentair’s 12-week Leadership Development Internship Program and gain hands-on experience, develop leadership skills, and contribute to meaningful work. Interns are 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’ll present your project objectives, processes, and results to leadership.

As part of a professional cohort, you’ll participate in mentorship, networking opportunities, executive speaker sessions, a team case competition, and Pentair’s signature Intern Summit. These experiences will help you build skills, expand your network, and explore potential career opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a strategic business project with real-world impact, aligned with Pentair’s sustainability goals.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals and fellow interns on hands-on projects.
• Present project outcomes, including objectives, processes, and results, to Pentair leadership at the end of the program.
• Engage in professional development activities, including mentorship, networking events, executive speaker sessions, and a team case competition.
• Participate in Pentair’s Intern Summit, connecting with interns across the company for learning and development.

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 Pentair’s internship 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 with real impact.
• On-the-job training, mentorship, and coaching from experienced professionals.
• Opportunities to connect with leaders across the organization 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 attendance at Pentair’s Intern Summit.
• Opportunity to showcase accomplishments in a final presentation to Pentair leaders, with potential consideration for future full-time roles upon graduation.
• Financial support may be offered for relocation if applicable.

Pay

This position pays an hourly rate of $34.00 per hour. Interns work approximately 40 hours per week during the 12-week program.

Schedule

12-week internship program with two start date options:

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

About Pentair

Pentair believes the health of our world depends on reliable access to clean water. We design, manufacture, and deliver smart, sustainable water solutions to homes, businesses, and industries around the globe. Whether improving, moving, or enjoying water, we help manage the world’s most precious resource.