Regional Water Resources Leader
About The Position
The Regional Water Resources Leader is responsible for developing, growing, and leading the Austin Water Resources practice. This senior-level role combines technical expertise in water resources engineering with practice-building, team leadership, and client development. The leader will represent the firm to clients, partners, and industry organizations while ensuring excellence in project delivery and strategic growth. This is a full-time 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 or master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited university
- Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Texas
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Water Resources and/or water/wastewater treatment
- Detailed understanding of engineering project management methos with the ability to plan a project from start to finish, considering time, cost, and resources
- Experience working with state, regional, and/pr public agencies – municipalities, water districts, river authorities, counties, and/or state agencies
- Expert level knowledge of environmental regulations and workplace safety regulations
- Proven success in practice growth, client development, and business acquisition
- Strong technical expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, water/wastewater, and related civil engineering solutions
- Excellent analytical skills to evaluate their observations to design a system that will withstand the elements on the installation site
- Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills
Responsibilities
- Develop, grow, and lead the Central Texas Water Resources practice, building expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, conveyance, storage, groundwater, and water/wastewater treatment
- Serve as Senior Project Manager or Project Principal on major water resources projects, providing technical oversight
- Partner with Parkhill’s Marketing and Business Development teams to create and execute a regional business development plan aligned with the Civil Engineering division strategy
- Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, partners, and industry leaders
- Represent the firm as a technical expert in client meetings, interviews, and industry forums
- Collaborate across office locations to leverage Parkhill’s collective water resources expertise
- Mentor staff, ensuring consistent application of Parkhill’s keystone habits and technical excellence
Benefits
- hybrid/flexible work schedules
- flexible work environment
- generous PTO
- paid holidays
- specialized training
- continuing education
- professional licensing
- intern development programs
- University of Parkhill
- Multiple health plan options
- FSA for dependent care
- HSA contributions
- employer 401k contribution
- employer-paid basic life
- short/long term disability coverage
- performance bonuses
- mental health care
- culture committees
- wellness program
- charitable giving match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
