Water Resources Practice Leader

Parkhill; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible work schedules

Professional licensing support

401k plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Parkhill in Austin, TX seeks a Regional Water Resources Practice Leader who blends technical water resources engineering with practice-building, team leadership, and client development.

The role represents Parkhill to clients and partners, leads major projects with technical oversight, and works with marketing and business development to grow the regional Civil Engineering practice while ensuring excellence in delivery and collaboration across Parkhill offices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering.
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Texas.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Water Resources.
• Experience with state/regional/public agencies.
• Proven success in practice growth, client development, and business acquisition.

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 Marketing and Business Development teams to create and execute a regional business development plan.
• 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

Communication

Relationship management

Project management

Business development

PE license in TX

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

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.

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 Southwest with16offices 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.