Senior Terminal Project Engineer

Posting Date: 13 Oct 2026

City:
Houston

Location:

Houston, TX, US, 77070 Lisle, IL, US, 60532 Chicago, IL, US, 60603

Contract Type:
Permanent

Level of experience:
Senior

RINA is a global knowledge company whereexpertisetravels across borders, disciplines, and industries. Every day, we collaborate on solving complex challenges that no single field could tackle alone. With a presence in more than 70 countries and 160 years of heritage, we turn individual know-howinto collective progress.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Terminal Project Engineer to join our office in Houston, TX or Chicago/Lisle, IL within the
Project Engineering Division.

The Senior Terminal Project Engineer will serve as the technical authority and operational SME for the development of a major fuel storage and logistics terminal in Texas.

This role will lead the integration of terminal operations, logistics, safety, regulatory compliance, and engineering disciplines throughout Concept Development and FEED. The successful candidate will guide the overall operational philosophy and design basis for a facility comprising marine import facilities, bulk diesel and Jet A-1 storage, rail loading facilities, truck loading racks, utilities, and associated infrastructure.

The position is best suited for a senior professional with an owner/operator or terminal development background who understands both how large fuel terminals operate and how they should be designed.

• 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.

• BS degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or related engineering discipline.
• 15+ years of experience 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 preferred).
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Owner/operator experience with major terminal or pipeline companies.
• Gulf Coast terminal experience.
• Experience developing greenfield terminal projects from concept through execution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas.
• Experience with facilities exceeding 5 MMbbl of storage capacity.

Technical Working Knowledge

• API 650, API 653, API 2350
• NFPA 30 and related fire protection standards
• OSHA requirements
• EPA SPCC regulations
• US Coast Guard requirements
• US Army Corps of Engineers permitting
• Terminal automation, product movement, and inventory management systems

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to travel up to 20% (i.e. job sites) based upon business need
• Valid driver's license

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed.…