Director 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 aviation 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