Intern-Land & ROW

Tallgrass•Lakewood, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Land and Right of Way department at Tallgrass is responsible for securing the necessary land rights and access required for Tallgrass’ operations. This department's key functions include Land Acquisition, Negotiations with Landowners, Title Research and Due Diligence, Permitting and Regulatory Compliance, Community Relations, Right of Way Maintenance, Dispute Resolution, and Land Records. This internship offers the opportunity to work within these departments, providing assistance in key function areas and gaining exposure to various energy sectors Tallgrass is involved in. The intern will gain valuable experience and insight into the inner workings of the land department’s operation and maintenance functions, working under the supervision of Regional Lead Agents and Team Leaders. The internship also aims to provide on-the-job learning, expand professional networks, establish relationships with mentors, and potentially offer a path to a land and right of way position after graduation.

Requirements

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.
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)

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.