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Staff Pipeline and Terminal Project Engineer

Valero

Valero

San Antonio, TX, USA
Posted on Feb 27, 2026
Staff Pipeline and Terminal Project Engineer
260012E

Description:

Valero is the best-in-class producer of essential fuels and products that are foundational to modern life. We invite you to join our ~10,000 employees to drive exceptional results for our company, the energy industry and our community.

As a Staff Pipeline and Terminal Project Engineer you will provide technical expertise for development and design of capital, expense and maintenance projects. You will also provide project management skills to execute the construction of projects in a safe, profitable, timely and efficient manner.

At Valero, we are committed to advancing the future of energy through innovation, ingenuity and unmatched execution. You can help achieve this goal if you can:

  • Participate in various stages of project development including project identification, economic and feasibility analyses, early-phase design, and cost estimation.
  • Prepare and submits “Authorization for Expenditures” (AFE’s) for capital and expense projects per process design.
  • Prepare specifications and procures materials and equipment for a timely and efficient execution of projects.
  • Provide technical support to all refinery departments that will result in safe, efficient and cost effective installations.
  • Oversee and coordinate contract personnel for engineering, design and installation of capital, expense and maintenance projects.
  • Perform cost tracking and status reporting for assigned projects.
  • Assist in the optimization of existing assets, which may include hydraulic analysis.
  • Reduce potential risk to public safety and environment, and minimizes company liability.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously within a managed budget and execution schedule.
  • Follow all safety rules and guidelines.
  • Provide technical expertise to create, update, and maintain Valero Standards and Engineering Specifications.
  • Assist in development and mentoring of newly hired or lower level engineers in the department.
  • Coordinate with other departments such as Right-of-Way, Safety & Environmental, Regulatory Compliance, and Operations in the management and development of projects.
  • Other duties as assigned.

This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

  • Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero San Antonio location required.
  • Bachelor’s or higher level degree in Engineering required.
  • 8 years of experience in pipeline, terminal or related operating environment required.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or higher level degree - in Mechanical Engineering.

Need more reasons to work for a company that is both professionally challenging and culturally rewarding? Take a look at some of our best-in-class benefits:

  • Competitive Pay and Annual Bonus Program
  • 100% match on 401(K) up to 7%, with immediate vesting
  • Company-sponsored Pension Plan
  • Comprehensive Healthcare and Wellness Programs
  • Onsite Daycare Center
  • Onsite Employee and Family Wellness Centers (Physician & Pediatrician)
  • Onsite Pharmacy
  • State-of-the-art 24-hour Fitness Center free for employees and spouses with access to Tennis and Basketball Facilities
  • Onsite cafeteria open for breakfast and lunch
  • Sprawling campus with walking paths and access to biking trails

Benefits described above are highlights only, subject to an employee’s eligibility and work location.

All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Valero's employees and team-focused culture drive our success. We’re invested in our dedicated workforce through a comprehensive, customizable benefits package, while supporting a caring culture that delivers a rewarding work environment built on teamwork, excellence and career growth. To explore the ways we build a stronger team, visit Valero.com/Careers.

Valero is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.

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Job:

Engineering

Primary Location:

US-TX-San Antonio