Senior Terminal Project Engineer

Posting Date: 13 Oct 2026

City: Houston

Location:

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

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Project Engineering

Level of experience: Senior

RINA is a global knowledge company where expertise travels 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-how into 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.

Mission

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.

Key Accountabilities

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.

Qualifications

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
TCEQ permitting requirements
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. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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Competencies

DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.
PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.

At RINA, your growth drives our innovation. We bring together engineers, inspectors, digital minds and specialists from more than 100 nationalities, creating an environment where diverse perspectives sharpen how we think, collaborate and deliver.

RINA North America provides a comprehensive benefits package, including the following insurance options: Medical, Dental, Vision, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Transit, Parking, Basic Life, Basic AD&D, Voluntary Life, Voluntary AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Critical Illness, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Additional benefits provided include paid time off, company holidays, tuition reimbursement, nursery grant, travel resource services, and 401K plan with company discretionary match.

Flexibility and respect drive how we work. We are committed to building a workplace where every person feels valued, empowered to develop their potential, and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. It is the policy of RINA to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disabilities, marital status, sexual orientation, genetics, military status, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans (veterans who served during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a badge has been authorized), and Armed Forces service medal veteran, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We are strongly committed to this policy and believe in the concept and spirit of the law.

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