Building Systems, Capital Project, Cross-Functional, Due Diligence, Engineering Management, Leadership, Logistics, Operations Planning, Organizational Development/Management, Professional Engineer, Project Execution, Project Tracking, Sales Pipeline, Technical Analysis, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
6 days ago
Vice President of Engineering | Pipeline & Terminal Infrastructure
Confidential Search | Houston, TX or Denver, CO
A rapidly growing infrastructure platform is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead engineering strategy, capital project execution, and organizational build-out across a growing portfolio of pipeline, terminal, and fuel logistics assets.
This is a growth-oriented executive leadership role focused on scaling engineering capabilities, supporting infrastructure expansion, and leading capital execution initiatives across a national asset footprint.
The organization is actively expanding and seeking a leader capable of building systems, processes, teams, and engineering infrastructure to support long-term growth initiatives.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Lead engineering strategy across pipeline, terminal, storage, and fuel logistics infrastructure assets
Oversee capital projects, infrastructure expansion initiatives, and engineering execution
Build and scale a multi-disciplinary engineering organization
Support strategic growth initiatives including new market expansion and infrastructure development
Partner closely with executive leadership on long-term infrastructure planning and operational execution
Drive engineering standards, project execution discipline, safety, and operational reliability
Manage external engineering firms, contractors, and technical partners as needed
Support due diligence and technical evaluation activities tied to growth initiatives and acquisitions
Target Background:
15+ years of engineering leadership experience within pipelines, terminals, refined products, fuel logistics, or related infrastructure environments
Experience leading through growth, transformation, or infrastructure scale-up environments
Strong capital project and infrastructure execution background
Executive leadership experience managing engineering organizations and multi-disciplinary teams
PE license preferred
Experience tied to fuel infrastructure, jet fuel systems, terminals, hydrant systems, or related downstream infrastructure strongly preferred