Regional Water Resources Leader
About The Position
The Regional Water Resources Leader is a senior-level role responsible for developing, growing, and leading Parkhill’s Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas Water Resources practice. The position combines water resources engineering expertise with practice-building, team leadership, and client development. The leader represents the firm to clients, partners, and industry organizations while ensuring excellent project delivery and strategic growth. The role works with Parkhill’s Marketing and Business Development teams to develop and execute a regional business development plan aligned with the Civil Engineering division strategy. It also collaborates across office locations, mentors staff, and may serve as Senior Project Manager or Project Principal on major water resources projects, providing technical oversight. This is a full-time, salaried position. Parkhill describes itself as a large architectural and engineering firm in the Southwest, with 15 offices across 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 methods and the ability to plan projects from start to finish, considering time, cost, and resources.
- Experience working with state, regional, and/or public agencies, including 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, drainage, water/wastewater, and related civil engineering solutions.
- Excellent analytical skills to evaluate observations and design systems that withstand the elements at the installation site.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop, grow, and lead the Dallas-Fort Worth Water Resources practice, building expertise in conveyance, storage, groundwater, water/wastewater treatment, and general hydraulics best practices.
- Partner with 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.
- Serve as Senior Project Manager or Project Principal on major water resources projects, providing technical oversight.
Benefits
- Hybrid/flexible work schedules and a flexible work environment.
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
- Specialized training and continuing education.
- Professional licensing support and intern development programs.
- University of Parkhill.
- Multiple health plan options.
- Flexible spending account for dependent care.
- Health savings account contributions.
- Employer 401(k) contribution.
- Employer-paid basic life insurance.
- Short- and 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
