Regional Water Resources Leader

Parkhill

$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

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.
  • Detail-oriented project management skills including planning for time, cost, and resources.
  • Experience with state and local public agencies related to water management.
  • Expertise in environmental and safety regulations.
  • History of successful practice growth and client acquisition.
  • Strong technical knowledge of hydrology, hydraulics, drainage, and civil engineering solutions.
  • Exceptional analytical skills for system design in various conditions.
  • Excellent leadership and relationship management abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, grow, and lead the Dallas-Fort Worth Water Resources practice in various water management disciplines.
  • Partner with marketing and business development to align regional strategies with company goals.
  • Build and maintain strong client and partner relationships.
  • Represent the firm as a technical expert in diverse settings such as client meetings and industry forums.
  • Collaborate across offices to utilize and enhance collective expertise in water resources.
  • Mentor staff to ensure adherence to company habits and technical standards.
  • Serve as Senior Project Manager on major water resources projects, overseeing technical execution.

Benefits

  • Hybrid/flexible work schedules and generous PTO with paid holidays.
  • Invests in staff growth through training, education, and professional development opportunities.
  • Offers multiple health plan options, HSA contributions, and a 401k employer contribution.
  • Provides mental health care support and wellness programs, including a charitable giving match.
Full Job Description
Overview

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.

 

Responsibilities
  • 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.
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, 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. 

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