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 will 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 are designed to build valuable skills, expand your network, and expose you to potential career opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a strategic business project that supports Pentair’s sustainability mission.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals and fellow interns on hands-on projects.
• Present project outcomes, including objectives, processes, and impact, to leadership at the end of the internship.
• Participate in professional development activities, including mentorship, networking events, executive speaker sessions, and a team case competition.
• Attend Pentair’s Intern Summit, bringing together interns from across the company for learning, development, and connection.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• Currently enrolled as a junior (preferred graduation date: Spring 2028).
• Willing to work during the summer 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 pursuing Pentair’s Engineering Leadership Development Program, a three-year rotational program requiring relocation and work across 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 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