Senior Terminal Project Engineer

RINA•Chicago, IL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

RINA is seeking a Senior Terminal Project Engineer to join their Project Engineering Division in Houston, TX or Chicago/Lisle, IL. This role serves as the technical authority and operational subject matter expert for the development of a major fuel storage and logistics terminal in Texas. The position 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. This role is ideal 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.