Project Engineer, Electrical Engineering

Overview

VIIA / VIIO Project Engineer

Job Title:
Project Engineer

Scope:

☒VIIA (All)

☐FPT

☐PLQ

☐SCO

☐HOU

Manager:

Sr Project Manager

Hrly/Hay Grade:

16

Function:

Growth Projects

Department:

Projects

Date Created:

February 2026

Location:

Freeport, TX

Company Overview:

Vopak is an independent infrastructure provider with an unrivaled network of 78 terminals in 23 countries and 25+ joint venture partners. We have a diversified portfolio which is a critical enabler for product flows today and in the future. We serve energy and manufacturing markets offering significant growth opportunities to our 1,000+ customers, including new products and services. We take pride in improving access to cleaner energy and feed stocks for a growing world population, ensuring safe, clean and efficient storage and handling of bulk liquid products and gases.

We are developing new infrastructure solutions to actively contribute to the introduction of future vital products, focusing on zero- and low-carbon hydrogen, ammonia, CO2 infrastructure, flow batteries and sustainable feed stocks.

• Various flexible and hybrid work schedules.
• Career development and growth opportunities.
• Competitive, market-based compensation package depending on your experience and knowledge.
• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
• Basic and Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Incentive Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays (Fixed and floating)
• Paid Time Off and Sick Days
• Additional Benefits:
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Plan
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Legal Plan
  • Insurance
  • Universal Life

The Project Engineer for Growth Projects is responsible for developing and executing capital growth projects at Vopak IIA terminals in Freeport and Louisiana. This role translates commercial opportunities into executable engineering scopes, manages technical delivery, and ensures projects meet safety, cost, schedule, and performance targets. The position sits at the intersection of commercial development, operations, and project execution.

This is not a purely technical design role—it is an ownership role. The Project Engineer is accountable for turning ideas into operating assets.

• Project development and execution
• Lead engineering and execution of growth capital projects from concept through commissioning
• Convert commercial or operational needs into clear technical scopes and execution strategies
• Develop project definitions, cost estimates, schedules, and risk registers
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and change control

• Engineering & Technical Leadership
• Define technical requirements for tanks, piping, pumps, automation, marine, and utility systems
• Review and approve engineering deliverables from EPCs, consultants, and vendors
• Ensure compliance with Vopak IIA standards, codes, and regulatory requirements
• Resolve technical issues during design, construction, and commissioning

• Contracting & Procurement Support
• Support sourcing strategy: EPC, EPCM, T&M, or hybrid models based on project risk
• Prepare technical bid packages and evaluate contractor proposals
• Work closely with Procurement and Legal on contracts, scope clarity, and risk allocation

• Construction & Site Execution
• Oversee construction activities, safety performance, quality, and schedule adherence
• Coordinate with terminal operations to minimize disruptions
• Lead commissioning and handover to operations

• Stakeholder Management
• Act as technical interface between Commercial, Operations, HSSE, Procurement, and external partners
• Communicate clearly with terminal managers, business development, and leadership
• Support permitting, regulatory engagement, and community/interface requirements

Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, or similar) preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in industrial or energy infrastructure projects
• Must have or be able to obtain TWIC card
• Proven experience or knowledge delivering CAPEX projects in terminals, refineries, petrochemical, or bulk liquid facilities
• Strong understanding of…