Tallgrass was named one of the 2023 Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. 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.

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 Tallgrass Internship employees' physical and financial well-being through a Total Rewards Program.

• Industry competitive pay
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Programs
• Career pathing, Mentorship, and Industry Exposure

Location/Schedule:

We currently can hire for this position out of the following locations: Houston, TX; and nearby areas. This position will be a full-time (40 hours a week) commitment for summer 2024.

The individual will work within the Project Management department in support of multiple engineering projects.

Internship Overview:
While this internship is largely about supporting the Project Management group, equally important is the expectation for the selected candidate to gain exposure and experience in an opportunity-rich industry. In doing this, the selected candidate will be learning this industry from a unique position which will require contact with various parts of the company. This internship also comes with the following advantages:

• A variety of tasks the selected candidate can take on
• A possible path to an Engineering position once the selected candidate has graduated.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Work with and learn from several different departments including Engineering, Environmental, Right of Way, Field Operations, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Work could include involvement in the following areas: streamlining engineering and information processes, data mining, fact-checking and pioneering new methods for completing time-consuming tasks.
• Assist Tallgrass Engineers with review of invoices and budgets
• Prepare minutes of meetings and agendas
• Review of inspection reports and progress
• Assist with schedule reviews
• Assist in the preparation and review of project plans and procedures
• Assist in document control
• Deal with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a consistently high level of performance.
• Will work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Maintain a high regard for personal safety, the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly, or special project duties as identified and defined.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• High School Diploma
• Student actively enrolled in an approved Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Mechaical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering program with an expected graduation date of December 2024, May 2025 through May 2026

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

• Proficiency with MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, Visual Basic, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Competencies, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to take direction from supervisor(s), keep required work schedule, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to take on additional tasks and shift priorities on short notice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong focus on safe work practices.
• Able to complete work assignments with moderate supervision in an acceptable timeframe.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Aptitude and interest in learning and leveraging new programs to accomplish tasks.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.

Physical Demands:

All of the physical requirements listed below are those that may be necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting; standing; walking or moving throughout facility; driving; talking; seeing (specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus); hearing; feeling; bending or stooping; squatting or crouching; reaching; kneeling; pushing; pulling.
• Must be able to climb to and work from elevated platforms, ladders and walkways
• Must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, climb vertical access ladders and stairwells, carry up to 50 pounds and to see, hear, walk and talk effectively.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to type, touch, handle, or feel. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

• The successful candidate will be required to clear a drug screen and a complete background check, including credit report for certain positions, after an offer has been extended and prior to being employed.

Tallgrass is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship status, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V