Entitlements Agent

Parkhill • Lubbock, TX

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Entitlements Agent is responsible for managing land-use entitlements, zoning, and permitting approvals for land development projects. This role serves as the primary liaison between clients, internal engineering teams, and local/regional agencies to ensure projects obtain all required approvals efficiently and in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. This position plays a critical role in project feasibility, entitlement strategy, and schedule management for residential, commercial, civil, faith based, and municipal projects. This is an exempt position, paid on a salary basis. At Parkhill, Building Community is the reason we exist. We invest in extraordinary people who love investing in their communities. We are more than planners, architects, and engineers — we are neighbors who choose to live and work in the communities we serve. Increase your impact with our team of passionate collaborators. Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven experience, we invite you to discover a career path designed for you. Parkhill is one of the largest architectural and engineering firms in the Southwest with 14 offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, urban planning, geography, or related field (preferred)
• Experience working with Texas municipalities
• Familiarity with subdivision plats, site plans, and civil engineering drawings
• Prior experience in a civil engineering, planning, or development firm, or similar municipal departments
• Experience with land development entitlements, permitting, or planning
• Working knowledge of municipal development regulations and zoning processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Review zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, and development codes to determine project entitlement requirements
• Develop entitlement strategies, approval paths, and timelines for land development projects
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, internal engineering teams, and local/regional agencies
• Prepare, submit, and track entitlement and permitting applications (plats, zoning, site plans, variances, etc.)
• Coordinate agency reviews and respond to comments in collaboration with engineering staff
• Attend and represent projects at pre-application meetings, staff reviews, and public hearings
• Ensure engineering plans align with entitlement conditions and municipal requirements
• Monitor approval conditions and communicate risks or schedule impacts to project managers and clients
• Maintain organized records of approvals, conditions, and entitlement status for multiple projects

Benefits

• Life Balance: hybrid/flexible work schedules, flexible work environment, generous PTO, paid holidays.
• Investing in Your Future Growth: specialized training, continuing education, professional licensing, intern development programs, University of Parkhill.
• Competitive Benefits: Multiple health plan options, FSA for dependent care, HSA contributions, employer 401k contribution, employer-paid basic life, short/long term disability coverage, performance bonuses.
• Well-Being: mental health care, culture committees, wellness program, charitable giving match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level