Water Resources Practice Leader

Parkhill; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible work schedules

Generous PTO & paid holidays

Specialized training programs

Continuing education

Professional licensing support

Intern development programs

University of Parkhill

Health plan options

Dependent care FSA / HSA contributions

401k contribution

Life insurance & disability coverage

Performance bonuses

Mental health support

Wellness program

Charitable matching

Job summary

Parkhill, one of the Southwest's leading architectural and engineering firms, is seeking a Regional Water Resources Practice Leader in Central Texas. The role combines advanced water resources engineering with practice-building, team leadership, and client development to drive strategic growth.

You will represent Parkhill to clients and partners, oversee major water resources projects, and collaborate across offices to expand service delivery while ensuring excellence in project outcomes.

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.
• Experience working with state, regional, and/or public agencies – municipalities, water districts, river authorities, counties, and/or state agencies.
• Expert knowledge of environmental regulations and workplace safety regulations.
• Proven success in practice growth, client development, and business acquisition.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Central Texas Water Resources practice
• 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
• Collaborate across office locations to leverage Parkhill’s collective water resources expertise

Skills

Leadership

Client development

Water resources engineering

Project management

Team building

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering

Texas PE license

Job description

Overview

The Regional Water Resources Practice Leader 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.

The Regional Water Resources Practice Leader 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.

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 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 with15offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the Central Texas Water Resources practice


• 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


• Collaborate across office locations to leverage Parkhill’s collective water resources expertise

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


• 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


• 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.