VP of Engineering: Capital Projects & Plant Ops Leader

BioVeritas, LLC; Bryan (TX); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

BioVeritas, LLC is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive capital project execution across the full lifecycle—from scoping and design through construction, commissioning, and handoffs. You will partner with Operations to ensure engineering decisions yield safe, reliable, and cost-efficient plant performance.

The role requires 15+ years of engineering leadership, FEED through commissioning experience in industrial environments, and strong EPC/vendor management.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive engineering experience with capital project management.
• Experience from FEED through commissioning in industrial environments.
• Hands-on operations experience with plant operations.
• Experience in biofuels, renewable fuels, SAF, or biochemical processing.
• Bachelor’s in engineering; Master’s preferred; PE license a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital project management across the full lifecycle: scoping, budgeting, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up.
• Develop and manage capital project budgets, schedules, and risk registers; report progress to executive leadership.
• Partner with Operations to ensure designs support reliable, safe, and efficient plant operations.
• Oversee engineering standards, specifications, and documentation (P&IDs, PFDs, equipment specs).
• Manage relationships with EPC contractors, equipment vendors, and third‑party engineering firms.
• Support facility validation and certification milestones (e.g., ASTM) through engineering deliverables.
• Lead FEED studies and feasibility assessments for new capital projects and expansions.
• Build and lead an engineering team with hiring, mentoring, and performance management.
• Ensure capital projects comply with safety, environmental, and PSM standards.
• Present capital project business cases, timelines, and risk assessments to executive leadership and the Board.

Skills

Leadership

Capital project management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree preferred

PE license a plus

Tools

P&IDs and PFDs

Vendor management

Job description

BioVeritas, LLC is seeking a senior engineering leader to drive capital project execution across the full lifecycle—from scoping and design through construction, commissioning, and handoffs. You will partner with Operations to ensure engineering decisions yield safe, reliable, and cost-efficient plant performance.

The role requires 15+ years of engineering leadership, FEED through commissioning experience in industrial environments, and strong EPC/vendor management.