Water/Wastewater Treatment Practice Leader

About the role

This role is responsible for driving business development, cultivating client relationships, and advancing the firm’s strategic growth in water and wastewater treatment. The position emphasizes technical leadership, project delivery excellence, and active client engagement, with a focus on the Dallas-Fort Worth market.

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 serve in the communities we work.

Responsibilities

• Develop opportunities in North Texas in major areas of water resources and water/wastewater treatment
• Create and execute a business development plan for the region, aligned with the sector’s strategic vision and operational plan
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, team partners, and industry leaders
• Represent Parkhill at council and commission meetings, conferences, and seminars
• Collaborate across Sectors and office locations to leverage Parkhill’s collective experience and expertise

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas required; ability to obtain licensure in New Mexico and Oklahoma
• 10 years of experience specializing in either water resources and/or water/wastewater treatment
• Proven business development experience, including pursuing clients, preparing proposals, and managing relationships
• Experience working with state, regional, and local public agencies—including municipalities, water districts, river authorities, counties, and other state entities—as well as state and federal funding agencies

Benefits

• 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, employer-paid basic life, short/long term disability coverage, performance bonuses
• Well-Being: mental health care, culture committees, wellness program, charitable giving match