Director of Engineering

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