Intern-Flow Assurance

Tallgrass MLP Operations, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,079,000 - 106,282,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Paid time off

Mentorship

Job summary

Tallgrass MLP Operations, LLC invites motivated interns to join the Flow Assurance team in Houston for Summer 2027. You will learn hydraulic and fluid property calculations, assist engineers with data gathering for simulations, and help prepare presentations of results.

The program runs May–August for 10 weeks, offering mentorship, hands-on projects, and exposure to real-world oil and gas operations in a leading energy infrastructure company.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in accredited Bachelor/Master's program in mechanical, chemical, or petroleum engineering.
• Graduation date between Dec 2026 and May 2028.
• Basic knowledge of fluid flow and thermodynamics; strong communication and multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to use hydraulic and fluid property calculations software with mentorship from Flow Assurance Team.
• Assist Engineers in gathering data for simulations and updating models if familiar with software.
• Post-process simulation results and prepare presentations and reports.
• Attend trainings/webinars as needed.

Skills

Fluid flow basics

Thermodynamics basics

Communication

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelors/Masters in Chemical Engineering

Bachelors/Masters in Petroleum Engineering

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

VB Scripting

Python

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

What this Department does:

As part of the Project Management Engineering Department, Flow Assurance team performs advanced hydraulic/ flow assurance simulations for decarbonization/ clean energy of surface facilities, pipeline, and sequestration to provide support and consultation for system operations, projects, engineering, maintenance, and ongoing business development activities.

What will you bring?

Education

Students who are actively enrolled in an approved Bachelor/master's in mechanical, Chemical, and Petroleum Engineering program with an expected graduation date of December 2026 - May 2028.

Experience

• Basic knowledge of fluid flow and thermodynamic
• Communication skills
• Multi-tasking skill

Academic courses

• Fluid Mechanic
• Thermodynamic
• Heat Transfer
• Transport Phenomena

General Skills

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• VB Scripting
• Python

What will make you stand out

• Outstanding achievements
• Prior teamwork projects
• Experience using flow assurance related software tools (fluid properties calculator, pipeline/ process simulation, etc.)

What else do you need to know

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

Compensation And Other Benefits

• Pay Range $26.18-$37.09USD 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 you'll do

• Learn how to use hydraulic and fluid property calculations software with the mentorship of the Flow Assurance Team. Possible help with updating models if they are already familiar with the software.
• Assisting Flow Assurance Engineers for gathering data and information needed for running simulations
• Post-processing simulation results and preparing presentations and reports
• Attend to the related trainings/ webinars as needed

What you will learn

• How to deal with real challenges
• How to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• How to organize and prioritize daily work.
• How to communicate goals in solution or project terms.
• How to participate in multi-disciplinary flow assurance discussions/ meetings

ABOUT US

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?

• 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.

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.