Senior Practice Leader - Oil and Gas Environmental Compliance

The Oil & Gas Environmental Compliance Senior Practice Leader role involves strategic planning, marketing, and business development in the upstream and midstream oil and gas sectors. In this crucial role, you will provide expert leadership, ensuring excellence in developing business opportunities for our strategic growth. As a face of our firm, you will represent Parkhill in the industry, demonstrating expertise for environmental and air compliance solutions to clients, partners and industry leaders. The role will involve close collaboration with team members and clients to execute projects. Join us to make a significant impact, guiding our team to new heights and solidifying our reputation as industry leaders.

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 serve in the communities we work.  

Increase your impact with our team of passionate collaborators. Whether you are a recent graduate with untapped potential or a professional with proven expertise, we invite you to discover a career path designed for you. 

Parkhill is one of the largest architectural and engineering firms in the Southwest. We have 13 offices located throughout Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

• Develop strategies and opportunities to win work across the States we serve and coordinate Win Plans with the Sector. Build long-term relationships with clients, team partners and industry leaders.

• Identify, hire and develop a team to provide these services internally, after the market is developed.

• Coordinate with Parkhill’s Marketing and Business Development Teams to develop and execute a business development plan for the industry. Integrate with the overall strategy of the Environmental Sector’s Strategic Vision and Operational Plan.
• Represent Parkhill at council / commission meetings / conferences / seminars.
• Work across Sectors and office locations to fully utilize Parkhill’s experiential knowledge.
• Oversee engineering efforts on relevant projects. Collaborate with engineers, architects and other consultants.
• Conduct site visits and assessments.
• Participate in meetings with clients to understand their project needs and preferences.
• Present deliverables to clients and stakeholders for feedback and approval.
• Explore new design concepts, incorporating emerging technologies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil or environmental engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Professional engineer registration in TX.
• Prefer at least 10 years of experience specializing in environmental compliance and air permitting for the oil and gas industry.
• Expert level knowledge of permitting and compliance practices, principles and keep up with the ever-changing industry trends.
• Setting goals with a focus on the long-term needs of Parkhill.
• Experience working with state and federal regulatory agencies.

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: up to 80% of medical premiums*, FSA for dependent care, HSA contributions, employer 401k contribution, short/long term disability coverage, performance bonuses.      
• Well-Being: mental health care, culture committees, wellness programs, charitable giving match.