What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern-Commodity position at Tallgrass?
Job Description
What This Department Does
This department supports the Project Management team and plays a key role in bridging Commercial Development, Operations, and Project Management. The team is involved in project development and conceptualization, guiding initiatives from initial funding through to execution. This department offers a unique opportunity to learn about the industry from a broad perspective and gain valuable exposure to the industry by working on a variety of tasks across the company.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
You Can Expect To
What you will bring:
Education
Student actively enrolled in a degreed program and attending classes related to Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineeringwith expected graduation date of December 2025- May 2027
Experience/Specific Knowledge (what skills, classes, experience do they need to have)
Our internships are temporary full-time positions, in-person at our Houston (or whichever location) office. We will host our Summer 2026 interns from May-August for 10 weeks.
Compensation And Other Benefits
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
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 This Department Does
This department supports the Project Management team and plays a key role in bridging Commercial Development, Operations, and Project Management. The team is involved in project development and conceptualization, guiding initiatives from initial funding through to execution. This department offers a unique opportunity to learn about the industry from a broad perspective and gain valuable exposure to the industry by working on a variety of tasks across the company.
Responsibilities
What You'll Do
You Can Expect To
- Participate in projects such as optimizing engineering and information workflows, conducting data mining and fact-checking, and developing innovative approaches to improve efficiency in time-intensive tasks.
- Assist Project Managers with review of invoices and budgets
- Attend and prepare minutes of meetings and agendas
- Review inspection reports and progress
- Assist with schedule reviews
- Assist in the preparation and review of project plans and procedures
- Assist in document control
- Work with and learn from several different departments including: Engineering, Environmental, Right of Way, Field Operations, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Project development from conceptualization to execution
- Project management collaboration between PM, Commercial and Operations teams
What you will bring:
Education
Student actively enrolled in a degreed program and attending classes related to Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineeringwith expected graduation date of December 2025- May 2027
Experience/Specific Knowledge (what skills, classes, experience do they need to have)
- Proficient in MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, Visual Basic, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Collaborate with a wide variety of people with tact, courtesy, and professionalism.
- Maintain a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets and employees, and the general public.
- The ability to take direction well, stay organized, and consistently meet work expectations.
- Adapt quickly to changing tasks and priorities.
- Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with the team.
- Show willingness to learn new tools, solve problems, and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Our internships are temporary full-time positions, in-person at our Houston (or whichever location) office. We will host our Summer 2026 interns from May-August for 10 weeks.
Compensation And Other Benefits
- $23.22-$31.01 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.
- You may be eligible for a stipend to subsidize housing costs
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.
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.
Salary : $23 - $31