Intern-Project Management-Mechanical Engineer

Job Description 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.

Responsibilities What you will do:

The selected candidates will work in the Tallgrass Project Management department in Houston, Texas. The intern’s main responsibility will be to support the Engineering Manager in the day to day running of a major project. You will become part of the project management team of a project.

You Can Expect To

- Assist in the evaluation of technical bids and proposals, organizing bid tabulations, etc.

- Review data quality of third-party engineering deliverables

- Assist in preparation of reports and ad hoc tasks as requested by the PM.

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.

Qualifications What you will bring: Education

Students actively enrolled in an approved bachelor’s or master’s Mechanical Engineering program with expected graduation date of December 2025- May 2028.

Experience/Specific Knowledge

- Microsoft Office expert level

- Excellent math skills

What Will Make You Stand Out

- High GPA Requirements

- Foreign Language skills

- Can do attitude.

What Else You Need To Know

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

Compensation And Other Benefits

- Pay Range $23.22-$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 paid time off, a housing stipend, and more.

About Us

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 employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.

- Industry competitive pay

- Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts

- Infertility Coverage

- Parental Leave

- 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%

- Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources

- Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance

- Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off

- Identity theft protection

- Annual discretionary bonus

- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program

- Company-paid holidays and floating holidays

- Company vehicle (if applicable)

- Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more

- Networking and employee engagement events

- Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests

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.