Intern-Land & ROW

Location: Lakewood, CO, United States Department: Intern

What this Department does

The Land and Right of Way department at Tallgrass is responsible for securing the necessary land rights and access required for Tallgrass’ operations and generally involves the following key functions:

Land Acquisition

Negotiations with Landowners

Title Research and Due Diligence

Permitting and Regulatory Compliance

Community Relations

Right of Way Maintenance

Dispute Resolution

Land Records

What will you do

You will work within the Land and Right of Way departments to provide assistance in the group’s key function areas. Additionally, you will be exposed to the various energy sectors Tallgrass is involved in while gaining valuable experience and insight into the inner workings of the land department’s operation and maintenance functions. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Regional Lead Agents and Team Leaders.

You can expect to

Assist the Land Records department with various document support functions.

Assist land agents with ownership research.

Assist field land agents with title research at the county courthouse.

Assist field land agents with negotiating surface access and road/pipeline rights-of-way.

Attain a basic understanding of various legal documents (i.e., land-related contracts and agreements for construction, operation, and maintenance of existing and new facilities, including but not limited to, fee simple, rights-of-way, leases, temporary workspace agreements, licenses, and permits)

Gain experience in the investigation of survey permission, acquisition, title research, property valuation, survey drawings, and alignment sheets.

Under direct supervision, review third-party development plans and relevant right-of-way records (i.e. easements, permits, etc.) to determine conflicts and resolve them.

Work closely under the supervision of a lead ROW agent or ROW supervisor to perform internal and external due diligence to ensure accuracy and completeness of land rights.

Under direct supervision, serve as a liaison with landowner/tenant on ownership, easement rights, damage claims, and access issues and utilize the best judgment in functioning as a liaison.

What you will learn

While this internship is largely about supporting the Land and Right of Way group, equally important is the expectation for the selected candidate to gain exposure and experience in an opportunity rich industry.  In doing this, you will be learning about this industry from a unique position which will require contact with various parts of the company.  This internship also comes with the following advantages:

On-the-job learning that reinforces what you see in the classroom and teaches invaluable skills

Expand your professional network and establish relationships with mentors

A possible path to a land and right of way position once you have graduated

What will you bring

Education

Students actively enrolled in an approved Bachelor of Business Administration in Energy Land Management, Energy Commerce, Petroleum Land Management, or other related degree with expected graduation date of December 2026 through May 2028.

Experience/Specific Knowledge

Previous experience with an oil and gas company land department or experience with an independent landman is preferred but not required.

Good interpersonal skills to build relationships with others.

Ability to pay close attention to details, and present good planning, organization, and time management skills.

Ability to work independently and to collaborate fully as a team player.

Exercises good judgment and has experience handling confidential information.

Ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or new responsibilities readily.

Ability to maintain regular attendance as per work schedule agreed with the manager.

Ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations and Company policies and procedures.

Has excellent verbal and written communication skills

Possesses solid technical and problem-solving skills

Self-motivated, detail orientated person

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)

Honest, fun, hard-working and ready to learn and grow

What else do you need to know

Our internships are temporary full-time positions, in-person at our Lakewood CO office. We will host our Summer 2027 interns from May-August for 10 weeks.

Compensation And Other Benefits

Pay Range $20.90-$29.61 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.