Vice President of Engineering

About the role

The Vice President of Engineering will lead engineering strategy and execution across a complex network of marine, terminal, rail, storage, and infrastructure assets. This is a high-impact executive leadership role for a seasoned engineering professional with deep experience in marine terminal development, port infrastructure, bulk material handling systems, and large-scale capital projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering function across major capital, infrastructure, and expansion initiatives
• Provide technical leadership for marine terminals, port infrastructure, vessel unloading systems, storage assets, rail interfaces, and related industrial facilities
• Support the planning, design review, prioritization, and execution of large-scale capital projects
• Partner with executive leadership on long-range infrastructure strategy and investment planning
• Mentor and develop an existing engineering and projects team, including helping elevate internal leadership capability
• Introduce stronger engineering discipline, communication, accountability, and execution standards
• Work cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, commercial leadership, and ownership to ensure alignment between engineering initiatives and business objectives
• Evaluate engineering concepts, layouts, and project plans with a focus on safety, scalability, operational performance, and long-term value
• Help professionalize the engineering function to support a business entering a major growth phase

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• 20+ years of progressive engineering experience, with significant tenure in senior leadership roles
• Deep experience in marine port engineering and industrial infrastructure development
• Proven track record supporting the design and build-out of:
• marine terminals
• port infrastructure
• vessel unloading systems
• storage and transfer systems
• rail or barge-connected industrial facilities
• large-scale industrial capital projects
• Strong leadership presence with the credibility to mentor and develop a capable but less experienced internal team
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a complex, fast-evolving business environment
• Willingness to work on-site in Houston

Culture and Fit

The company values teamwork, accountability, professionalism, humility, and communication. Candidates should be comfortable working in a highly diverse, international environment and bring the cultural awareness and emotional intelligence needed to lead effectively across teams and functions.

Why This Role

• Executive-level visibility and influence
• Significant capital investment and growth ahead
• Opportunity to shape major infrastructure initiatives
• Chance to build systems, develop people, and strengthen a growing organization
• Meaningful long-term impact in a business entering an important stage of expansion