IT & Cybersecurity Leadership Development Internship Program - Summer 2027

Pentair; Golden Valley (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentair in Golden Valley, MN offers a 12-week Leadership Development Internship Program designed to build leadership and IT/cybersecurity skills through real projects and mentorship.

Interns work on a strategic business project, attend speaker sessions, network with leaders, and present outcomes at the end. Relocation support may be offered, and strong candidates may be considered for future full-time roles after graduation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's in Information Technology, MIS, cybersecurity, or computer science (accredited university).
• Currently a junior undergraduate (preferred Spring 2028).
• Willing to work in Golden Valley, MN during summer.
• Interested in Pentair's IT & Cybersecurity Leadership Development Program after graduation.
• Willing to relocate and work in locations across the United States during the program.
• Strong technical aptitude in at least one IT domain (app development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, etc.).
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to real-world IT projects during the internship.
• Collaborate with mentors and leadership across Pentair.
• Develop leadership and professional skills through cohort activities.
• Present project objectives and results to leadership at internship end.

Skills

IT domain knowledge

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, MIS, Cybersecurity, or CS

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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 Information Technology, Management of Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or Computer Science from an accredited university
• Be currently enrolled as a junior undergraduate (Preferred Graduation Date: Spring 2028)
• Be willing to work during the summer in our Golden Valley, MN location
• Have a strong interest in pursuing Pentair’s full‑time IT & Cybersecurity Leadership Development Program upon graduation
• Willing to relocate and work in locations throughout the United States while in Pentair's Leadership Development Program
• Have strong technical aptitude in at least one IT domain (application development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, etc.)
• 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 $31.00/ 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.