Senior Water Resources Engineer

Parkhill • Austin, TX

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Water Resources Engineer 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.

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

What This Job Offers

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