Engineering Leadership Development Program

Engineering Leadership Development Program

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The Role: The Engineering Leadership Development Program (ELDP) is designed to accelerate professional development through technical and leadership training and a variety of business-critical assignments. If you love technology and want a career in engineering, the Xylem Engineering Leadership Development Program is for you.

The Engineering Leadership Development Program is a two-year program consisting of three rotational assignments driven by real business priorities. The program includes Continuous Improvement training, formal presentations to senior leadership, and valuable leadership training. Rotational assignments provide broad exposure within Xylem (Engineering, Innovation, Sustainability, Data Science, Software Engineering, Product Management, Project Management, etc.) leading to successful off-program placement.

Core Responsibilities:

• Plan and perform assigned tasks within the framework of program rotation.
• Complete assignment objectives on schedule, within budget, with higher than expected quality while maintaining accuracy and thoroughness.
• Demonstrate ability to understand and apply engineering fundamentals in the business environment.
• Demonstrate analytical/problem solving skills.
• Propose new analyses, techniques and methodologies with respect to specific areas of responsibility where applicable.
• Complete program training including continuous improvement training.
• Participation in Xylem Watermark volunteer activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, etc.
• GPA greater than or equal to 3.0/4.0 overall.
• Strong commitment to a career in technology and a passion for engineering.
• Analytical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to lead and work in teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Prior internship, co-op or research experience.

Timeline:

• The 2026 ELDP candidates begin in July 2026.

At Xylem, you’ll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees’ well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and affirmative action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed.