VP Engineering

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VP Engineering

Houston, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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

    Additional Information:

    • Location: Houston or Denver
    • Approximately 50% travel
    • Reports directly to CEO
    • Executive-level compensation structure