Internship Overview

Pentair's Leadership Development Program - Internships

Ignite your Career with our 12 Week Internship Experience

Investing in our future From the start

Key Components of Pentair's Internship Programming

Mentorship Program

Interns are each paired with a mentor to connect with during their time at Pentair. Interns are empowered to fully leverage the mentor opportunity to expand their summer expereince.

Learning paths

LinkedIn Learning paths are designed and tailored to Early Career development and are provided to interns as a self-development resource.

Individual Development

Interns will be provided with a Talent Insights Report, allowing them to identify growth opportunities and develop a summer action plan.

Network with Sr. Leaders

Each intern is paired with two functional leaders for summer networking coffee chats.

President Speaker Series

Interns will hear from Pentair’s six Business Unit Presidents, highlighting their products, strategic initiatives, as well as their personal career journey.

summit in minneapolis

All interns are brought together for a week of professional development at Pentair's Global Headquarters in Minneapolis, MN.

What Awaits You

Embark on a 12-week experience where innovation, creativity and professionalism prosper. As an intern at Pentair, you will be provided with an immersive and collaborative career development experience guided by Pentair leaders who are invested in your growth.

Make A Difference

Each intern will be assigned to a real-world, strategic business project that they will be immersed in for the summer. Their 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 Development

As a Pentair intern, you will participate in a formal mentorship program, one-on-one coffee chats with Pentair leaders, weekly sessions with Business Unit Presidents and much more! Network with industry leaders, enhance your skills through workshops and gain insights from cohort events to fuel your career aspirations.

Full Time Job Opportunities

Interns that are successful will have the opportunity to receive an offer to join Pentair's full-time Leadership Development Programs upon thier graduation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, all Pentair internships are paid. Internship pay rates are included in the job descriptions.

Students that are successful in the internship program have the opportunity to receive an offer to join Pentair’s rotational full-time Leadership Development Programs upon graduation.

Relocation stipends are available depending on internship location placements. If you are eligible, your Campus Recruiter will communicate this to you during the recruitment process.

Pentair’s Leadership Development Internship Program is intended for those who will be graduating the winter or spring after their summer internship takes place. If you fall into this timeline, and meet the other basic qualifications, you are eligible to apply.

At this time, Pentair does not hire students who will need sponsorship now or in the future for our internships and Leadership Development programs.

Pentair offers internships at many sites across the US. This includes, but is not limited to, our sites in North Carolina, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois and California.

Pentair’s internship program has two start dates, the first in late May and the second in early June. The internship program lasts 12 weeks, concluding in mid-late August.

Pentair hosts a variety of interns across many functions. Internship and full-time Leadership Development Programs are avaialble in Engineering, Finance, Human Resources, IT & Cybersecurity, Marketing, Product Management, Sales and Supply Chain & Operations.

What our interns are saying

“With projects covering a variety of scopes within HR, this truly immersive experience has been beneficial to my professional and personal growth as I was challenged, supported and celebrated throughout. I was fortunate to connect with the strong values and leadership fostered at Pentair.”

Lina Godinez

2023 Human Resources Intern
2024 Human Resources LDP

"I've enjoyed the exposure to different finance related projects, networking opportunities with the ELT and other functional leaders, and getting to connect with other Pentair interns during Summit Week. Not only have I expanded my knowledge of finance, but I have gained many other valuable insights and professional skills throughout the internship."

Catherine Lotthammer

2024 Finance Intern
Incoming 2025 Finance LDP

"Pentair has shown me what community in the workplace looks like through consistent support as I navigate my internship projects for summer. I am immensely thankful for this opportunity as it has been extremely impactful as I begin my career."

Jason Hayes

2023 Supply Chain & Operations Intern
2024 Supply Chain & Operations LDP

"My summer internship at Pentair has truly been an incredible experience. The most memorable part is that I am building lasting relationships with my cohort and fellow interns. Through the intern summit week, working together in the Drip, and the many Teams calls (with the out-of-state interns), we have all been support pillars for each other, which is something I will never forget."

Jenna Fang

2024 IT & Cybersecurity Intern
Incoming 2025 IT & Cybersecurity LDP

"It has been obvious how much Pentair cares for us interns. I believe the opportunities I have been provided, the people I have met, and the things I’ve learned are memories and experiences I will cherish for a very long time. This summer has exceeded my expectations in a great way."

Will Foster

2024 Sales Intern
Incoming 2025 Sales LDP

"Through my internship at Pentair, I’ve been able to shadow and understand the daily life of a Product Manager, while also exploring my own areas of interest and working on a project that is impacting my team and product line. I’m grateful to Pentair for their investment in my professional development and our intern class."