Tallgrass | Intern-Regulatory Affairs

Intern-Regulatory Affairs

Lakewood, Colorado

Tallgrass is a trusted employer partner of Blackstone LaunchPad and a Blackstone portfolio company. To learn more, please visit https://tallgrass.com/Tallgrass 

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What this Department does:

The Tallgrass Regulatory group is responsible for the Company’s regulated tariffs, rates, certificate filings and other various FERC reporting requirements, as well as the development of competitive regulated services.  The Regulatory department oversees the filing and management of rate cases, formulation of regulatory strategy, certificate filings for new construction, rates analysis, economic analysis, tariff administration, and assistance with regulatory compliance across the organization.  Regulatory is also responsible for advocacy before various regulatory agencies, including the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”).

Responsibilities

What you will do:

While this internship is largely about supporting the Regulatory group, equally important is the expectation for you to gain exposure and experience in an opportunity-rich industry.  In doing this, you will be learning this industry from a unique position which touches many different parts of the company. This internship also comes with the following advantages:

• A variety of tasks for which you can assume responsibility
• A possible path to a regulatory position once you have graduated

You can expect to:  

• Assisting with the development of rate analysis models and required reporting related to natural gas and crude oil pipelines
• Work with and learn from several different departments including: Commercial/Marketing, Contract Administration, Operations, Scheduling, Accounting, and Legal.
• Develop spreadsheet models forecasting annualized costs, revenues, and refund amounts.
• Prepare project cost studies supporting certificate (construction) projects to be filed before FERC.
• Compile and analyze monthly cost, revenue, and volume throughput data from ledger.
• Translate reported amounts and quantities into schedules supporting regulatory rate and tariff filings.
• Review of FERC Form 2/3Q reporting for consistency and compliance with Regulations.
• Read and report on rate and tariff filings of other pipeline companies to identify the need for changes in pipeline rates, tariff or compliance practices.
• Prepare and electronically file tariffs using TariffShark software.

What you will learn: 

• To assist with various preparatory, analytical, and administrative requirements associated with the Company’s regulatory compliance obligations.

Qualifications

What you will bring: 

Education:

Student actively enrolled in an approved Bachelor degree program in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Business, or Mathematics with expected graduation date of December 2024 through December 2025

Experience/Specific Knowledge: 

• Proficiency with MS Office applications that may include but are not limited to Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

What will make you stand out:

• Ability to take on additional tasks and shift priorities on short notice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong focus on safe work practices.
• Able to complete work assignments with moderate supervision in an acceptable timeframe.
• Must be able to perform all essential and marginal functions of the job.
• Must be able to work with a team, take direction from management, adhere to required work schedules, focus attention on details, and follow work rules.
• Ability to successfully perform multiple tasks with strict deadlines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize daily work.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and communications skills (in English) are essential.
• Proven capability to establish and maintain good customer relationships required.

What else you need to know:

Our internships are temporary full-time positions, in-person/remote hybrid at our Lakewood, CO. office. We will host our Summer 2025 interns from May-August for 10 weeks. 

 Compensation And Other Benefits

• Pay Range $22.68-$25.93 USD hourly.
• You may be eligible for a stipend to subsidize housing costs.
• 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 overtime pay, 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.