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Engineering Leadership Development Internship Program – Summer 2027

Pentair · Delavan, WI · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about an engineering project, in class or outside it, where you owned a real part of the result.

What they are checking: Whether they can explain their own contribution clearly, since each intern is given a real strategic project.

Pentair makes products that move, improve and help people enjoy water. What engineering problem in that space interests you?

What they are checking: Whether they have thought about the business they are joining instead of applying to any internship.

Tell me about a time your test results or data didn't match what you expected. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they investigate surprises honestly instead of explaining them away to protect their plan.

Tell me about a team project where someone wasn't pulling their weight. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they address problems directly and fairly, which is an early sign of leadership potential.

How would you make the most of the cohort, mentorship and networking parts of the program?

What they are checking: Whether they see the development program as worth investing in, not just a line on the resume.

What would you do

You're given a project in week one with a vague goal. How would you get it to a clear plan?

What they are checking: Whether they ask good scoping questions and set milestones instead of waiting to be told every step.

At the end of the summer you'll present results to leadership. How would you explain a technical project to people who aren't engineers?

What they are checking: Whether they can lead with the business impact and keep technical detail at the right level for executives.

How do you decide when to keep working on a problem yourself and when to ask your mentor for help?

What they are checking: Whether they balance independence with knowing when they are stuck, so twelve weeks are not wasted.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd approach a design problem from requirements to a tested solution.

What they are checking: Whether they follow a real engineering process that includes testing and iteration, not just a first idea.

What engineering tools or software are you strongest in, and how have you used them on a real project?

What they are checking: Whether their skills are practical and ready to use rather than only listed on a resume.

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The full job description

As published by Pentair.

Job Description: Ignite your Career Journey with Pentair’s Leadership Development Internship Program! Are you ready to gain hands-on experience, develop your leadership skills, and make a meaningful impact? Pentair is seeking ambitious, innovative, and driven students to join our Leadership Development Internship Program. 🚀 What Awaits You Embark on a 12-week experience 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 that will help prepare you for the next step in your career. 🌎 Make a Difference Each intern will be assigned to a real-world, strategic business project that you will be immersed in for the summer. Your work will directly help Pentair achieve our mission of a more sustainable future. Interns will present their project objectives, processes, and overall results and impact to leadership at the internship program's end. 🌐 Professional Cohort Development As a Pentair intern, you'll join a cohort of talented students from across the organization and participate in meaningful development experiences throughout the summer. From mentorship and networking opportunities to executive speaker sessions, a team case competition, and our signature Intern Summit, you'll build valuable skills, expand your network, and gain exposure to potential career opportunities. Along the way, you'll collaborate with experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful work, and grow both personally and professionally. 💦 About Pentair At Pentair, we believe the health of our world depends on reliable access to clean water. We design, manufacture, and deliver a comprehensive range of smart, sustainable water solutions to homes, business, and industries around the world. Whether it is improving, moving, or enjoying water, we help manage the world’s most precious resource. 👍 Pentair Will: • Offer meaningful, hands-on work through a strategic business project that will allow you to make a real impact while developing valuable professional skills. • Provide on-the-job training, mentorship, and coaching from experienced professionals invested in your growth and success. • Pay competitively. • Provide opportunities to connect with leaders across the organization through executive speaker sessions, coffee chats, networking events, and mentorship experiences. • Offer a variety of professional development, social, volunteer, and cohort experiences designed to help you build your network and accelerate your growth. • Give you the opportunity to collaborate with fellow interns through a team case competition and attend Pentair's Intern Summit, bringing together interns from across the company for learning, development, and connection. • Provide the opportunity to showcase your accomplishments through a final presentation to Pentair leaders, with the potential to be considered for future full-time opportunities upon graduation. 📃 Minimum Qualifications: • Be currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university • Be currently enrolled as a junior (Preferred Graduation Date: Spring 2028) • Be willing to work during the summer in one of our Internship locations (New Brighton – MN, White Bear Lake - MN, Hanover Park – IL, North Aurora – IL, Apex – NC, Sanford – NC, Bishop Woods – WI, Delavan – WI, Manitowoc - WI) • Have a strong interest in pursuing Pentair’s Engineering Leadership Development Program which is a three-year rotational program that requires relocation and working in locations throughout the United States • Be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future ✅ Key Information: • 12-week internship program with two start date options: • Session 1: Late May – Early August 2027 • Session 2: Early June – Mid-August 2027 • This position pays an hourly rate of $34.00/ hour . Interns work approximately 40-hours each week during the internship. • Financial support may be offered to those relocating for Pentair’s Summer 2027 Internship Program. Posting End Date: March 1st, 2027 Equal Opportunity Employer Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.

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