The Regional Water Resources Leader is responsible for developing, growing, and leading the DFW Texas Water Resources practice. This senior-level role 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.

• Develop, grow, and lead the Dallas-Fort Worth Water Resources practice, building expertise in conveyance, storage, groundwater, water/wastewater treatment and general hydraulics best practice.
• 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.
• Serve as Senior Project Manager or Project Principal on major water resources projects, providing technical oversight.

• 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, drainage, 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.