Intern- Petroleum Engineer

Tallgrass; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing stipend

Paid time off

Mentorship

Field location visits

Job summary

Tallgrass in Lakewood, CO is seeking summer interns for a 10-week program. You will assist in subsurface data analysis and support the design and optimization of Class VI injection wells and gas storage projects.

As an approved Petroleum Engineering student graduating around 2026–2028, you will gain hands-on experience, participate in field operations in Lakewood, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams while earning competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Basic understanding of subsurface engineering principles.
• Bonus: Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g., Petrel, Eclipse)

Responsibilities

• Assist in the analysis and interpretation of subsurface data.
• Support the design and optimization of injection and storage wells.
• Participate in field drilling operations and data collection.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Subsurface engineering basics

Petrel

Eclipse

Education

Petroleum Engineering student

Tools

Petrel

Eclipse

Job description

Job Description

What this Department does:

The Subsurface Operations team focuses on subsurface engineering, focusing on the design, implementation, and monitoring of Class VI injection wells and gas storage projects.

What this Department does:

The Subsurface Operations team focuses on subsurface engineering, focusing on the design, implementation, and monitoring of Class VI injection wells and gas storage projects.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do

You Can Expect To

• Assist in the analysis and interpretation of subsurface data.
• Support the design and optimization of injection and storage wells.
• Participate in field drilling operations and data collection.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project success

What You Will Learn

• How gas storage fields operate and the operations and data collection and analysis for safe and productive operations
• The design of CO2 wells and the monitoring data collection and analysis for safe and productive operations
• How to present subsurface data and project results to a variety of audiences: technical, peers, management.

Qualifications

What will you bring:

Education

Student actively enrolled in an approved Petroleum Engineering degree program with expected graduation date of December 2026 – May 2028

Experience/Specific Knowledge (what skills, classes, experience do they need to have)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Basic understanding of subsurface engineering principles.
• Bonus: Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g., Petrel, Eclipse)

What Else You Need To Know

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

Compensation And Other Benefits

• Pay Range $26.18-$37.09 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.

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?

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.

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.

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.