PHMSA Compliance Intern

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.

Responsibilities

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 

Qualifications

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.

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.