Environmental Engineer

Overview

The Civil/Environmental Professional Engineer leads the planning, permitting, design, construction support, and regulatory compliance efforts associated with municipal solid waste facilities, environmental infrastructure, and related civil engineering projects. This role provides technical leadership, project management, client service, mentoring, and business development support while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Typical projects include municipal solid waste landfills, transfer stations, landfill gas systems, leachate management systems, stormwater controls, environmental compliance programs, permit modifications, site development, and closure/post‑closure care facilities. This is a full‑time position paid bi‑weekly on a salary basis.

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 with 14 offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. 

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering projects from planning and permitting through design, construction, and closeout.
• Manage municipal solid waste, environmental compliance, and related infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and oversee engineering reports, permit applications, plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with TCEQ, NMED, ODEQ, EPA, and other regulatory agencies.
• Develop grading, drainage, stormwater, erosion control, and site development designs.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, staffing, and client expectations.
• Review work prepared by engineering staff and provide technical direction.
• Mentor EITs and junior engineers.
• Support business development, proposals, client relationship management, and project pursuits.
• Serve as Engineer of Record and seal engineering documents where appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Collaborate with team members to develop proposals, scopes, and fees.
• Collaborate with CADD technicians and EITs to develop Construction Drawings and Specifications. 
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Biosystems Engineering, Biological Systems Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer registration in Texas, New Mexico, or Oklahoma.
• Ability to obtain and maintain registration in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive engineering experience; 7+ years preferred.
• Experience with environmental permitting and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing projects and client relationships.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational 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, employer-paid basic life, short/long term disability coverage, performance bonuses.        
• Well-Being: mental health care, culture committees, wellness program, charitable giving match.