Environmental Engineer

Parkhill; Idalou (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Generous PTO

401k contribution

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Parkhill is seeking an Environmental Engineer in Idalou, Texas. This role involves leading engineering projects related to municipal solid waste and environmental infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and at least 5 years of progressive experience, with strong skills in project management and environmental compliance.

Benefits include flexible work schedules, competitive health plans, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive engineering experience; 7+ years preferred.
• Experience with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from planning and permitting through design.
• Manage municipal solid waste and environmental compliance projects.
• Prepare and oversee engineering reports and permit applications.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Project management

Technical writing

Client relationship management

Engineering analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related

Professional Engineer registration in Texas, New Mexico, or Oklahoma

Job description

Environmental Engineer

Location: US-TX-Lubbock

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote: No

Overview

The Civil/Environmental Professional Engineer leads the planning, permitting, design, construction support, and regulatory compliance efforts associated with municipal solid waste facilities, environmental infrastructure, and related civil engineering projects. This role provides technical leadership, project management, client service, mentoring, and business development support while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Typical projects include municipal solid waste landfills, transfer stations, landfill gas systems, leachate management systems, stormwater controls, environmental compliance programs, permit modifications, site development, and closure/postclosure care facilities. This is a fulltime position paid biweekly on a salary basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from planning and permitting through design, construction, and closeout.
• Manage municipal solid waste, environmental compliance, and related infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and oversee engineering reports, permit applications, plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with TCEQ, NMED, ODEQ, EPA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Develop grading, drainage, stormwater, erosion control, and site development designs.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, staffing, and client expectations.
• Review work prepared by engineering staff and provide technical direction.
• Mentor EITs and junior engineers.
• Support business development, proposals, client relationship management, and project pursuits.
• Serve as Engineer of Record and seal engineering documents where appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Collaborate with team members to develop proposals, scopes, and fees.
• Collaborate with CADD technicians and EITs to develop Construction Drawings and Specifications.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer registration in Texas, New Mexico, or Oklahoma.
• Ability to obtain and maintain registration in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive engineering experience; 7+ years preferred.
• Experience with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing projects and client relationships.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.

Benefits and Perks

We offer a comprehensive benefits program that supports the whole person. Our benefits include:

• 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.
• 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.