Intern-Reliability Engineer

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

Job summary

Tallgrass is offering a Summer 2027 internship in Lakewood, CO for Mechanical Engineering students. The role focuses on reliability and maintenance initiatives for rotating equipment, with hands-on projects and mentorship.

You will learn to apply thermodynamics, heat transfer, and vibration theory to real assets, develop dashboards, and document reliability procedures while working in a hybrid in-person/remote setting at the Lakewood office.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering program with expected graduation Dec 2026–May 2028.
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer and vibration.
• Interest in rotating equipment reliability and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Develop/excute/learn technology-driven maintenance initiatives (condition-based alarms using Seeq/PI).
• Basic rotating equipment troubleshooting.
• Create and enhance IotaView/PI dashboards.
• Document control around new reliability procedures.

Skills

Thermodynamics

Heat Transfer

System and Vibration

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Seeq

PI

Job description

What this Department does:

The Field Services – Reliability department is a specialized team within the organization focused on enhancing the availability and uptime of equipment (fixed and rotating). We work collaboratively with the operations team to prevent unplanned downtime, minimize customer interruptions and improve overall competitive advantage.

Job Description

What this Department does:

The Field Services – Reliability department is a specialized team within the organization focused on enhancing the availability and uptime of equipment (fixed and rotating). We work collaboratively with the operations team to prevent unplanned downtime, minimize customer interruptions and improve overall competitive advantage.

Responsibilities

What you'll do:

You Can Expect To

• Develop/ execute/learn technology driven maintenance initiatives (condition-based alarms using Seeq/PI/etc.)
• Basic rotating equipment troubleshooting
• Create and enhance IotaView/PI dashboards
• Document control around new reliability procedures

What You Will Learn

• To apply academic knowledge for real-world engineering challenges on various rotating equipment including engine, compressor, motor, turbine and pumps
• To apply engineering principles to identify and address equipment reliability issues
• To expand technical writing capability by developing clear and concise documentation for reliability procedures

Qualifications

What will you bring?

Education

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

Experience/Specific Knowledge

• Thermodynamics
• Heat Transfer
• System and Vibration

What Else You’ll Need To Know

Our internships are temporary full-time positions, in-person/remote 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.

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.