Intern-Pipeline Safety Compliance

Tallgrass MLP Operations, LLC; Lakewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Mentorship and guidance

Field trips to locations

Job summary

Tallgrass MLP Operations, LLC is seeking talented engineering students for a Summer 2027 internship in Lakewood, CO. The program runs May–August for ten weeks and will be in-person or hybrid at our Lakewood office.

You will learn PHMSA rules, assist with audit prep, and help refine inspections and enforcement workflows, including creating AI-based training tools from O&M procedures. Mentorship and field exposure are provided.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an approved Bachelor of Engineering degree with expected graduation Dec 2026–May 2028.
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required; familiarity with process flow diagrams preferred.
• CAD experience is a plus for design review and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Learn MOP/MAOP Confirmation andPHMSA-related procedures.
• Assist with audit prep—reviewing records, procedures, SSPs, and field locations for audit readiness.
• Support refinement of agency inspections and enforcement status updates.
• Develop training/testing tools from O&M procedures using AI.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Process flow diagrams

CAD

Education

Bachelor of Engineering degree

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

What this Department does:

The PHMSA Compliance Department oversees the company's compliance program related to Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) pipeline safety regulations (49 CFR Parts 190-199), as well as any applicable state regulations. Our responsibilities include facilitating inspections, conducting incident investigations, responding to enforcement actions, providing training, and overseeing the updates to relevant operations, maintenance, engineering and design, construction, and public awareness manuals.

What will you bring:

Education:

Students actively enrolled in an approved Bachelor of Engineering degree program with expected graduation date of December 2026-May 2028

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

• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Process flow diagrams
• CAD (preferable)

What else do you need to know:

Our internships are temporary full-time positions, in-person/hybrid at our Lakewood, CO. 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.

What You Will Do

You can expect to:

• Learn MOP/MAOP Confirmation
• Assist with audit prep - reviewing records, procedures, SSP's and visiting field locations to confirm audit ready
• Helping fine tune the following processes:
  • Agency inspections
  • Enforcement response / status update
• Development of training/testing tools from the O&M procedures using AI.

What you will learn:

• PHMSA rules and regulations
• How to collaborate with multiple departments
• Agency and O&M procedures

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.

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.