Intern-Procurement

Tallgrass; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off

Career Pathing and Industry Exposure

Access to real world projects

Mentorship from industry professionals

Field trips to project sites

Job summary

Tallgrass is offering a Summer 2027 internship in its Project Management department in Houston, TX. You will support the Procurement Manager and become part of the project management team for a major capital project.

You will learn the basics of running a large capital project and be exposed to decision‑making processes in project engineering. This in-person internship runs May–August for 10 weeks.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in an approved bachelor’s or master’s Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain program.
• Expected graduation December 2026 – May 2028.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and math capability.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating technical bids and organizing bid tabulations.
• Review data quality of third-party engineering deliverables.
• Help create procurement processes and procedures.
• Support auditing, maintain logs, and take meeting minutes.
• Catalog vendor documents and assist in reports.
• Support Procurement Manager with ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Microsoft Office expert level

Excellent math skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain

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

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 will you 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 Procurement 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

• Assisting in the evaluation of technical bids and proposals, organizing bid tabulations, etc.
• Data quality review of third-party engineering deliverables Aiding in the creating procurement processes and procedures.
• Supporting the auditing efforts, maintaining logs of requests and keeping minutes of meetings
• Cataloging and archiving vendor documents
• Assist in preparation of reports and ad Hoc tasks as requested by the Procurement Manager.

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 will you bring

Education

Students actively enrolled in an approved bachelor’s or master’s Industrial Engineering and or Supply Chain program with expected graduation date of December 2026- May 2028.

Experience/Specific Knowledge

• Microsoft Office expert level
• Excellent math skills

What Will Make You Stand Out

• A high GPA
• Foreign Language skills
• Can do attitude.

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 $20.90-$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.