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What this Department does:

The Project Management department manages all the capital projects for Tallgrass including natural gas, hydrogen and ammonia transportation, and CO2 sequestration.
 

Who are we?

Tallgrass is a leading energy infrastructure company focused on safely, reliably, and sustainably delivering the energy and services that power our nation and enable our quality of life.

What are we known for?

Tallgrass has been recognized consistently over the last 10 years as a Top Workplace, 7 years in Colorado and 3 years in the USA. Tallgrass has also been recognized for its Leadership and Work-Life Flexibility.  We are proud to promote Tallgrass as a Top Workplace as we continue to build and nurture an inclusive and rewarding environment.  

What do we value?

At Tallgrass, we value our teams and strive to create an environment where employees feel respected, and their contributions are valued. We aim to support our interns' physical, mental, and financial well-being.

What's in it for you?

At Tallgrass you will find:

• Industry Competitive Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Career Pathing and Industry Exposure
• Access to real world projects that impact our business
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in the industry.
• A robust internship program that includes trips to our field locations, access to leadership and webinars focused on your skill development.

The fine print:

Application Deadline: Recruiting timelines vary by position; however, all Tallgrass positions accept applications for at least five business days from the posting date. This position is open and still accepting applications.

Compensation: Compensation ranges are provided in good faith based on what we anticipate when researching wages for this position at the state and national levels.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.  This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Notice to External Search Firms: Tallgrass does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited referrals and resumes are considered Tallgrass property; therefore, Tallgrass will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited referral. Approved vendors may be invited to refer talent for specific positions at Tallgrass's request only. A fully executed agreement with Tallgrass must be in place and current in these cases.

EEO Statement: Tallgrass complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) affirmative action laws and regulations. Tallgrass does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or other status protected by law.

What will you bring:

Education:

Students actively enrolled in an approved bachelor's or master's Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering program with expected graduation date of December 2026- May 2028.

Experience/Specific Knowledge 

• Microsoft Office expert level
• Excellent math skills

What will make you stand out: 

• High GPA Requirements
• Diverse thought and analyzation process
• Previous project management intern experience
• Can do attitude

What else do you need to know:

Our internships are temporary full-time positions, in-person at our Houston, TX. office. We will host our Summer 2027 interns from May-August for 10 weeks. 

 Compensation And Other Benefits

• Pay Range $26.18-$37.09 USD hourly
• The final pay for this role will depend on a variety of factors, including a specific candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and working location. The total compensation package for this role may also include; paid time off, a housing stipend, and more.

What will you do:

The selected candidates will work in the Tallgrass Capital Project Assurance department. The intern's main responsibility will be to support the Capital Project Assurance Director in the day-to-day activities associated with managing large capital project assurance. You will become part of the project assurance team. 

You can expect to:

• Work at a high level within a functioning project management department and support defining project execution strategies, reviewing project data and analytics, and developing tools related to detailed design and project execution.
• Review and audit third-party engineering deliverables and project management activities
• Assist in preparation of project assurance reports and ad hoc tasks as requested by the project team

You will learn:

The intern will learn the basic tasks of running a large capital project and be exposed to the decision-making processes of project engineering and project management.