The posting
Job Description
We are seeking a Systems Engineering & Integration Lead to establish and lead systems engineering practices for complex technical and operational initiatives. This is a new position within the organization and will play a critical role in connecting business objectives with disciplined technical execution.
The successful candidate will bring structure to complex projects by helping define requirements, manage interfaces, coordinate cross-functional technical work, assess risks, support trade-off decisions, and ensure solutions are designed, verified, and implemented with lifecycle performance in mind.
Responsibilities
- Lead systems engineering activities across the full project lifecycle, from concept and requirements definition through design, verification, execution, commissioning, and operations.
- Develop and maintain technical plans, requirements baselines, system breakdown structures, interface definitions, verification plans, and decision records.
- Work with business leaders, engineers, project managers, operations teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to translate needs into actionable technical requirements.
- Facilitate requirements analysis, functional decomposition, design synthesis, technical reviews, risk assessments, and trade studies.
- Establish traceability between customer needs, operational requirements, system designs, test/verification evidence, and final deliverables.
- Coordinate integration across multiple teams and disciplines to ensure dependencies, interfaces, and technical assumptions are understood and managed.
- Support configuration management, change control, technical documentation, and governance processes.
- Develop measures of effectiveness, measures of performance, and technical performance indicators to track solution maturity and readiness.
- Identify technical risks and recommend mitigation strategies that balance cost, schedule, performance, reliability, supportability, and long-term value.
- Help build scalable systems engineering standards, processes, and tools for a growing organization.
Qualifications
What We Are Looking For
- Experience in systems engineering, engineering management, technical program management, integration, operations, infrastructure, technology, logistics, or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex technical information and translate it into clear requirements, plans, risks, and decisions.
- Strong understanding of lifecycle planning, requirements management, verification, risk management, interface management, or configuration management.
- Ability to lead cross-functional discussions and align stakeholders with different priorities.
- Strong analytical, communication, facilitation, and documentation skills.
- Comfortable working in a new role where processes may need to be created, refined, and adopted across the organization.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, technology, systems engineering, business, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
- 10+ years of experience in engineering, project management or combination.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience developing or managing Systems Engineering Management Plans, technical baselines, verification matrices, system architectures, or integrated schedules.
- Familiarity with engineering standards, lifecycle management, operational readiness, quality systems, or reliability/supportability practices.
- Experience with complex infrastructure, industrial operations, software-enabled systems, logistics, energy, utilities, or regulated environments.
- INCOSE certification, PMP, or related professional certification is a plus.
Position Impact
This role will help improve project predictability, reduce rework, strengthen technical governance, and ensure solutions are aligned with business needs from the beginning. The position will be highly visible and will influence how the organization plans, evaluates, integrates, and delivers complex initiatives.
Compensation 189,500 - 250,000
About Us
Tallgrass was named one of the Top Workplaces USA and highlighted in Colorado's Top Workplaces for the past seven consecutive years. 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.
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 employees' physical, mental, and financial well-being through a comprehensive Total Rewards Program.
- Industry competitive pay
- Health insurance package options that include Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Infertility Coverage
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) with up to a 6% match that vests immediately plus an employer discretionary contribution of up to 4%
- Wellness Programs and Mental Health Resources
- Employer-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
- Vacation, sick days, paid caregiver leave, volunteer and bereavement paid time off
- Identity theft protection
- Annual discretionary bonus
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Company-paid holidays and floating holidays
- Company vehicle (if applicable)
- Employee discounts; vehicles, tires, cellular plans, and more
- Networking and employee engagement events
- Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests
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.
