Civil Engineer - Site Development

Overview

Parkhill is seeking a professional civil engineer with a specialization in site development to be part of our team in Arlington, Texas. This position is an opportunity to enhance one’s design skills while working on Parkhill’s diverse range of site development related work. This is a full-time, exempt position paid 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 15 offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. 

Responsibilities

• Leadership and management of engineers and technicians.
• Technical supervision and design capabilities in the areas of pavement, utilities, grading, site elements, and drainage.
• Client development and management, including successful relationships, financial accounting, and responsiveness.
• Familiarity with local zoning ordinances, subdivision regulations, and other design criteria.
• Manage demands of in-house and external surveying support.
• Community involvement including active participation and seeking leadership roles in civic, technical, and professional organizations.
• Develops proposals, scopes, fees, and tracking performance.
• Development and maintenance of relationships with City departments.
• Presentations at hearings, Commissions, and Council meetings.
• Project types to include:
• Site Design for Office, Retail, Industrial, and Institutional Buildings
• Residential Subdivisions from Land Acquisition to Finished Lots
• Municipal Roadway, Drainage, and Planning projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Professional engineer registration in Texas.
• 4 years of experience in the types of responsibilities listed above.
• Additional desirable experience would include:
• Experience including plans production and management of the following tasks:
  • Experience with entitlements such as Platting, Zoning, and Municipal Permitting
  • Experience with Site Planning and Development Master Planning
  • Grading and Drainage Design
  • Street and Alley Design
  • Site Design
  • Water and Wastewater Design
  • Hydrology and Hydraulics Analysis and Design
  • General Civil Design
  • Construction Management
  • Software including AutoCAD Civil 3D and ArcGIS.
  • SWP3s
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to interact effectively with clients, staff, municipal authorities, vendors, and contractors.
• Must be able to attend City Council/client meetings as needed.

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.