Senior Fuel Terminal Project Lead

RINA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

RINA is seeking a Senior Terminal Project Engineer to join our Houston, TX office (or Chicago/Lisle, IL) within the Project Engineering Division. The role leads the development of a major fuel storage and logistics terminal, guiding operations, safety, and engineering across Concept and FEED phases.

The ideal candidate has extensive terminal development experience, senior leadership capabilities, and a strong background in regulatory compliance, permits, and design integration for large-scale

Qualifications

• 15+ years in petroleum terminals or liquid bulk logistics.
• 10+ years in leadership roles in engineering, operations, asset management, or project development.
• Experience with large tank terminals >200,000 m³.

Responsibilities

• Lead development 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 teams through 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 engineering

Project leadership

Regulatory compliance

FEED concept development

Permitting support

Diesel storage

Jet A storage

Rail loading

Truck loading

PE license TX

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Petroleum Engineering degree

Tools

API standards

Job description

RINA is seeking a Senior Terminal Project Engineer to join our Houston, TX office (or Chicago/Lisle, IL) within the Project Engineering Division. The role leads the development of a major fuel storage and logistics terminal, guiding operations, safety, and engineering across Concept and FEED phases.

The ideal candidate has extensive terminal development experience, senior leadership capabilities, and a strong background in regulatory compliance, permits, and design integration for large-scale