Intern-IEC Engineering

What this Department does:

The IEC Engineers provide support for instrumentation, electrical, and control systems including design, programming, commissioning, and day to day troubleshooting of PLCs and HMIs.

What you will do:

You will work side by side with experienced professionals as contributing members of diverse work teams who bring vision and opportunity to the forefront. As a Tallgrass Intern, you will partner with various departments in support of multiple projects on existing assets and operations, as well as the exploration and development of new avenues and opportunities. The internship is intended to help you develop your work skills and knowledge while providing a link between your educational goals and career objectives.

You can expect to:

- Learn about Instrumentation, Electrical, and Controls by helping the IEC team deploy and support industrial automation control systems, including PLCs and HMIs.

- Assist with projects to implement new control systems and upgrade existing infrastructure.

- Perform hands-on troubleshooting and gain practical experience with PLCs, instrumentation, and electrical gear.

- Establish a deep understanding of HMI applications and Python programming by helping to manage and improve a standard library of programming objects and templates deployed company wide.

What you will learn:

- How to execute challenging and innovative Oil and Gas and Green Energy projects.

- How to play a key role assisting in the development of company standards.

- Valuable experience working alongside engineers and operations teams.

What you will bring:

Education:

Student actively enrolled in an approved Engineering (electrical preferred) degree program with expected graduation date of December 2025 through December 2027

Experience/Specific Knowledge:

- Proficiency level in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

- Passion for innovation and problem-solving, as well as a continuous drive to improve processes.

- Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software applications and platforms.

What will make you stand out:

- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

- Ability to take on additional tasks and shift priorities on short notice.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.

- Ability to think strategically and manage change.

What else you need to know:

Our internships are temporary full-time positions, in-person/hybrid at our Lakewood office. We will host our Summer 2026 interns from May-August for 10 weeks.

Compensation And Other Benefits

- Pay Range $27.12-31.01 USD hourly

- You may be eligible for a stipend to subsidize housing costs.

- 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 overtime pay, paid time off, a housing stipend, and more.