Water Resources Practice Leader

Parkhill; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Generous PTO

Professional training programs

Job summary

Parkhill in Austin is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to lead the Central Texas practice. You will manage major projects and build client relationships while ensuring project excellence and strategic growth.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in civil engineering, a Texas PE license, and a minimum of 10 years' experience in water resources. Our benefits include competitive health plans and flexible working schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Water Resources or related fields.
• Excellent analytical and leadership skills.
• Expert level knowledge of environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Central Texas Water Resources practice.
• Serve as Senior Project Manager on major projects.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients.

Skills

Project Management

Client Development

Hydrology

Hydraulics

Water/Wastewater Systems

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering

Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Texas

Job description

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.

Life at Parkhill

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 andworkin the communities weserve.

Increase your impact with our team of passionate collaborators. Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with provenexperience, we invite you to discover a career path designed for you.

Parkhill is one of the largest architectural and engineering firms in the Southwestwith14officeslocatedthroughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

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

Qualifications

• 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

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, University of Parkhill.
• Competitive Benefits: Multiple health plan options, FSA for dependent care, HSA contributions, employer 401k contribution, ermployer-paid basic life, short/long term disability coverage, performance bonuses.
• Well-Being: mental health care, culture committees, wellness program, charitable giving match.