Senior Fuel Terminal Project Engineer – Design & Operations

Patrick Engineering Inc; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K plan with discretionary match

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

RINA is seeking a Senior Terminal Project Engineer for our Houston, TX or Chicago/Lisle, IL office within the Project Engineering Division. This role leads the development of a major fuel storage and logistics terminal in Texas, guiding operations, safety, and engineering integration through Concept and FEED phases.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years in petroleum terminals with owner/operator or terminal development background, and knowledge of diesel and Jet A-1 storage and distribution

Qualifications

• 15+ years in petroleum terminals, fuel storage facilities, or liquid bulk logistics infrastructure.
• 10+ years in engineering, operations, asset management, or project development leadership roles.
• Experience with large tank terminals (>200,000 m3).
• Experience with marine fuel import/export facilities.
• Experience with diesel and Jet A/Jet A-1 storage and distribution systems.
• Experience with rail and truck loading facilities.
• Experience supporting permitting and regulatory approval processes.
• Working knowledge of major U.S. engineering and terminal standards

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of the Terminal Basis of Design.
• Define terminal operating philosophy, throughput targets, storage strategies, and logistics concepts.
• Establish operational, maintenance, reliability, and expansion requirements.
• Act as the technical authority for terminal operations and design integration.
• Guide multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout Concept and FEED.
• Lead technical interfaces between engineering, operations, permitting, and client teams.
• Evaluate alternative concepts and drive value engineering initiatives.
• Ensure alignment between commercial objectives, operational requirements, and engineering solutions.
• Support regulatory engagements, permitting strategy, and stakeholder interactions.

Skills

Terminal leadership

Regulatory compliance

Engineering collaboration

Project development

Education

BS in Chemical/Mechanical/Petroleum engineering

Tools

API 650/API 653/API 2350

NFPA 30

US Coast Guard/Chapter permitting

Job description

RINA is seeking a Senior Terminal Project Engineer for our Houston, TX or Chicago/Lisle, IL office within the Project Engineering Division. This role leads the development of a major fuel storage and logistics terminal in Texas, guiding operations, safety, and engineering integration through Concept and FEED phases.

The ideal candidate brings 15+ years in petroleum terminals with owner/operator or terminal development background, and knowledge of diesel and Jet A-1 storage and distribution