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City of Denton Celebrates Grand Opening of Fire Station No. 9

New multifunctional Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) facility to increase safety, improve response...

Parkhill Celebrates International Women in Engineering Day

Whether it’s the roads we travel on, the schools we attend, the parks we visit, or the utilities we need to...

How to Safely Extend the Life Cycle of a City Landfill

Amarillo is the largest city in the Texas Panhandle with an estimated population of 201,000. Local tourism...

STEM Program Reaches New Heights from Graham Municipal Airport

A weather balloon launch was the first community event at Graham Municipal Airport following airport...

Final Day of Construction Management at EPIA

The final day of concrete paving for the Taxiway Reconstruction Project at El Paso International Airport...

University of Parkhill 2022: Generating Interest in Generators

Smart switches, color-coded smart connectors, and harmonic distortion bring up past episodes of “Star...

Finite Element Analysis Then and Now

In 1975 Bill Cartwright (pictured to the right) of Atcheson, Cartwright, & Associates, an architecture...

GPS-X software saves clients time and money

Parkhill’s Treatment Practice has gained a new resource, GPS-X, a software designed...

Throwback Thursday: 20 Years of Caliche Canyon Landfill Cell IV

This #ThrowbackThursday shows Cell IV at the City of Lubbock Caliche Canyon Landfill. The subtitle D liner...

Water Resources: Get to Know Ryan Kennerly

Ryan Kennerly, PE, is a Principal in Parkhill's Water Resources Sector. He joined Parkhill in 2010...

Site Development: Get to know Jacob Hernandez

Jacob Hernandez, PE, Principal at Parkhill, serves as the Team Leader within Parkhill’s Site Development...

Investment in High Quality Wastewater Treatment is Wise

Here at Parkhill, we believe great communities are built upon clean and plentiful water...

Water Wednesday - Reverse Osmosis

Reverse Osmosis – Process Optimization and Automation Reverse Osmosis (RO) has been around for a long...

University of Parkhill 2021: Unintended Consequences of Water Conservation

Mike Ramirez, Director of CPS-CM-Survey, and Chris Nance, an Associate and Project Engineer for Parkhill’s...

Water Wednesday - Get the Lead Out

Keith Rutherford, PE, is a Principal and a Senior Project Manager for Parkhill’s Treatment Practice. As an...

Water Wednesday – Cloud Seeding

Keith Rutherford, PE, is a Principal and a Senior Project Manager for Parkhill’s Treatment Practice. As an...

University of Parkhill 2021: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

In Iraan, a city nestled on the Pecos River in the Permian Basin of West Texas, fossils are encased in rock,...

University of Parkhill 2021: Vital Water, Wastewater for the Village of Vinton

One of the most significant marks of an exciting project is its complexity. Getting good-quality water and...

Water Wednesday - Hydraulics

Temperatures are starting to climb, and it is time to get those sprinkler systems back in order. This Water...

Helping Clients Plan for Emergency Responses

Ryan Kennerly, PE, and Landon Allen, PE, are civil engineers in Parkhill’s Water Resources Discipline....

Water Wednesday - Water in the Bank

Keith Rutherford, PE, is a Principal and a Senior Project Manager for Parkhill’s Treatment Practice. As an...

Water Wednesday - Drought

Keith Rutherford, PE, is a Principal and a Senior Project Manager for Parkhill’s Treatment Practice. He has...

Water Wednesday - Available Fresh Water

Keith Rutherford, PE, is a Principal and a Senior Project Manager for Parkhill’s Treatment Practice. He has...

Water Wednesday - Putting Wastewater into Perspective

Keith Rutherford, PE, is a Principal and a Senior Project Manager for Parkhill’s Treatment Practice. As an...

Not Another Ho-Hum Infrastructure Report

René Franks, PE, CFM, is a Senior Associate and the Stormwater Team Leader in Parkhill’s Site Development...

Structural Engineering of “The Bird Tail” at Buddy Holly Hall

Buddy Holly Hall has required the structural engineering expertise that complements the architectural...

Principal Spotlight: Michael Ramirez, PE

Michael Ramirez, PE, CNU-A, is a Principal and the Director of Construction Services. He brings 20...

Landfill Engineers are Techies, Too

Parkhill Principal Charles Fiedler, PE, LEED AP, a team leader in Parkhill’s Environmental...

Thinking Beyond the Vehicle – NACTO’s Urban Street Design Guide Principles

As transportation engineers, we understand the importance of safety and acknowledge there is no "one size...

Indoor Environmental Quality and COVID-19

“Architects and engineers play a critical role in fighting not only this pandemic but future pandemics as...

Top Three Life Safety Tips

Life safety upgrades in building codes can help save lives, property, and the possibility of prolonged,...

5 Ways You’re Missing Out if You Don’t Do Asset Management

Now Retired Parkhill Principal Monte Hunter, AIA, has helped many clients understand total cost of...

Career Choices STEM-ming from Ysleta Young Women’s Leadership Academy

The Ysleta Young Women’s Leadership Academy is one of many schools in the Young Women’s Preparatory...

Midland History - Danny Winchester

Firm Principal Danny Winchester, PE, is not one for self-aggrandizement. But the truth is that he has...

Midland History-Kyle Womack

Kyle Womack was the catalyst of many firsts in the early years of the Midland office. He managed the office...

Midland History-Eric West

Eric West, a trailblazing engineer in the Midland office, has attained that work/life balance that makes him...

University of Parkhill 2019-A Brief Introduction to Architectural Acoustics

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Health Survey in 2014, hearing...

University of Parkhill 2019-What You Know About TCEQ

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is based in Austin, Texas. TCEQ determines and enforces...

Midland History-Gary Harris

Gary Harris championed many small-town projects beginning in 1982 when he joined Parkhill as a project...

University of Parkhill 2019: What GIS Can Do for You

To understand the fascinating value of geographic information system (GIS) technology, think of your...

Why We Need Women in Engineering

Engineering is a field thought to be primarily for male professionals who enjoy math and science. However, it...

How Do We Get More Women Involved in Engineering

Women bring a unique perspective and comprehensive skills to engineering. Today, we’re taking a moment to...

Time-Lapse Tuesday: New Electrical Pole & Transformer Set Installation at Newman Power Plant

El Paso Electric Distribution crews upgraded an existing service from 45KVA to 225 KVA. The upgrade is needed...

ATEMS High School Students Get Up Close Look at Engineering

High School students from ATEMS High School in Abilene, Texas, recently made the 160-mile drive to Lubbock to...

‘Robbie’ the TBM

The Robertson Umbenhauer Water Treatment Plant, also known as the Canal Water Treatment Plant, is located...

Enticing Transfer Station

Charles Fiedler is a Principal and Team Leader as a Civil Engineer in Parkhill’s Environmental Sector....

Turning on the Tap: Improving Lives With First-Time Water Services

As a normal daily routine, we all use water to wash our hands, shower, drink, and cook. We also all create...

Zachary Garrett, PE, Receives Amarillo Chamber of Commerce’s Top 20 Under 40 Award

Parkhill’s Zachary Garrett, PE, was recently named a 2024 Top 20 Under 40 award winner by the Amarillo...

Levelland Economic Development Corp marks grand opening of Enviro Tech Rail Park Spur project

Levelland Economic Development Corporation celebrated the completed Rail Spur Project for Lot 8 with a...

Reconstruction of 24th Street Expected to Start in May

From Plainview HeraldDisruptions to traffic flow down 24th Street are inevitable, but project leaders...

TSPE South Plains Chapter Honors Three Parkhill Engineers

LUBBOCK, Texas — The Texas Society of Professional Engineers South Plains Chapter has recognized Zane...

Southwest 34th Street Improvements project earns award

Oklahoma Asphalt Pavement Association to honor Parkhill | Cardinal project in virtual ceremony Feb....

Two Parkhill Projects Recognized in Texas Engineering Excellence Awards

Two Parkhill projects have been recognized in the 2021 American Council of Engineering Companies Texas...

Parkhill’s Canal Tunnel Project Honored with Gold Medal

The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Texas has chosen Parkhill’s Canal Water Treatment...

Women in the Industry – Dr. Sonia Samir

In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, SWANA is highlighting women in the industry who have...

Christopher Recognized as TSPE Permian Basin Chapter Young Engineer of the Year

MIDLAND, Texas — The Texas Society of Professional Engineers Permian Basin Chapter honored Kristy...

LaBree Named TSPE El Paso Chapter Young Engineer of the Year

EL PASO, Texas — Kimberly LaBree, PE, received the Young Engineer of the Year Award from the El Paso...

Texas H20: All-Woman Committee is a Unique Mix

From Texas H2O – Winter 2019 Issue Because water is a precious resource, especially in the Southwest,...

Akkerman News: TBM Provides Versatility in Difficult Ground for Water Conveyance Tunnel

The Canal Water Treatment Plant Discharge Transmission Main Project for El Paso Water has been...

Albus Named TSPE South Plains Chapter Young Engineer of the Year

LUBBOCK, Texas — The Texas Society of Professional Engineers honored Daniel Albus, PE, as the...

El Paso Water Project Recognized with TPWA Award

EL PASO, Texas — El Paso Water’s Resiliency Building & Water Storage Project was recognized as the...

Eric West Named TSPE Engineer of the Year

Parkhill Engineer Receives Organization’s Highest Honor The Texas Society of...

Winkler Services Announces Permian Pipeline Project with Parkhill, Garney

In 2018, the United States crude oil production continues to climb. According to the U.S. Energy Information...

ENR Honors Two Parkhill Employees as Top Young Professionals

Two Parkhill employees were recently named Top Young Professionals in Texas and Louisiana for 2018 by...

Parkhill Principal Testifies for TxSWANA on Safety and Permitting

A group of Solid Waste Association of North America Texas Chapter Board of Directors, including Parkhill...

ACEC Texas Honors Wheeler RO Project

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Texas announced its annual Engineering Excellence Awards...

Parkhill Wins Environmental Engineering Excellence Award

Parkhill received a 2017 Engineering Excellence Award for the design of El Paso Electric’s Montana Power...

Walter P. Moore and Associates and Parkhill Awarded for City of El Paso Traffic Management Center

Parkhill served as a subconsultant to Walter P. Moore & Associates in the relocation of the City of El...

Hale County Airport Wins Texas Department of Transportation Award

LUBBOCK, Texas — Parkhill, the city of Plainview and Hale County Airport were honored Thursday night...

Lubbock Runway 17R-35L Project Wins TSPE Award

The Texas Society for Professional Engineers South Plains Chapter awarded Parkhill the Trailblazer Award for...

Two Parkhill Engineers Chosen as Top Young Professionals by ENR

Parkhill professional engineers Frank Pugsley and Jacob Hernandez have been selected as...

Parkhill’s Borger Northwest Wellfield Project Honored with Gold Medal by ACEC Texas

The ACEC Texas has chosen Parkhill’s Borger Northwest Wellfield project as the gold medal...

Parkhill Helping City of Hereford Improve Airport

Parkhill and the City of Hereford are making an investment to improve the Hereford Municipal Airport. A...

Cured-in-Place Pipe: Sinkholes in the Desert Create Chaos

The El Paso Water 48-Inch Emergency Repair was a fast-track project following an emergency phone call from a...

AISC: Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences Wins National Award

The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences in Lubbock, Texas, was among the top nine national award...

NSPE Magazine: Leading and Promoting the PE in the Permian Basin

The Texas Society of Professional Engineers’ Permian Basin Chapter is located in the heart of a...

Parkhill Recognized by El Paso Inc.'s Best of El Paso 2021

Parkhill has been recognized by El Paso Inc.'s Best of El Paso 2021! The El Paso community voted the...

Increasing Facility Capacity by Use of Topography

Introduction Parkhill was contracted by the El Paso Water Utilities – Public Service Board (EPWU-PSB) to...

Steel Floating Cover with Linear Motion Mixer a First in Texas

Mark Sanchez, PE, is a Principal and Team Leader for Parkhill’s Treatment Practice. He markets and manages...

Organic Evapotranspiration Cover - Sandoval County, New Mexico

Charles Fiedler, PE, LEED AP, is a consulting expert in the field of environmental engineering with over...

Hi-Low-Hi Motor Starting: An Approach for Starting Deep Well Submersible Pumps

Scott Honeyfield, PE, is a firm principal and member of the Water Resources Team. Scott has been involved in...

Parkhill Insights

Filtered Insights Category: Engineering

City of Denton Celebrates Grand Opening of Fire Station No. 9

Parkhill Celebrates International Women in Engineering Day

How to Safely Extend the Life Cycle of a City Landfill

STEM Program Reaches New Heights from Graham Municipal Airport

Final Day of Construction Management at EPIA

University of Parkhill 2022: Generating Interest in Generators

Finite Element Analysis Then and Now

GPS-X software saves clients time and money

Throwback Thursday: 20 Years of Caliche Canyon Landfill Cell IV

Water Resources: Get to Know Ryan Kennerly

Site Development: Get to know Jacob Hernandez

Investment in High Quality Wastewater Treatment is Wise

Water Wednesday - Reverse Osmosis

University of Parkhill 2021: Unintended Consequences of Water Conservation

Water Wednesday - Get the Lead Out

Water Wednesday – Cloud Seeding

University of Parkhill 2021: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

University of Parkhill 2021: Vital Water, Wastewater for the Village of Vinton

Water Wednesday - Hydraulics

Helping Clients Plan for Emergency Responses

Water Wednesday - Water in the Bank

Water Wednesday - Drought

Water Wednesday - Available Fresh Water

Water Wednesday - Putting Wastewater into Perspective

Not Another Ho-Hum Infrastructure Report

Structural Engineering of “The Bird Tail” at Buddy Holly Hall

Principal Spotlight: Michael Ramirez, PE

Landfill Engineers are Techies, Too

Thinking Beyond the Vehicle – NACTO’s Urban Street Design Guide Principles

Indoor Environmental Quality and COVID-19

Top Three Life Safety Tips

5 Ways You’re Missing Out if You Don’t Do Asset Management

Career Choices STEM-ming from Ysleta Young Women’s Leadership Academy

Midland History - Danny Winchester

Midland History-Kyle Womack

Midland History-Eric West

University of Parkhill 2019-A Brief Introduction to Architectural Acoustics

University of Parkhill 2019-What You Know About TCEQ

Midland History-Gary Harris

University of Parkhill 2019: What GIS Can Do for You

Why We Need Women in Engineering

How Do We Get More Women Involved in Engineering

Time-Lapse Tuesday: New Electrical Pole & Transformer Set Installation at Newman Power Plant

ATEMS High School Students Get Up Close Look at Engineering

‘Robbie’ the TBM

Enticing Transfer Station

Turning on the Tap: Improving Lives With First-Time Water Services

Filtered Insights Category: Engineering

Zachary Garrett, PE, Receives Amarillo Chamber of Commerce’s Top 20 Under 40 Award

Levelland Economic Development Corp marks grand opening of Enviro Tech Rail Park Spur project

Reconstruction of 24th Street Expected to Start in May

TSPE South Plains Chapter Honors Three Parkhill Engineers

Southwest 34th Street Improvements project earns award

Two Parkhill Projects Recognized in Texas Engineering Excellence Awards

Parkhill’s Canal Tunnel Project Honored with Gold Medal

Women in the Industry – Dr. Sonia Samir

Christopher Recognized as TSPE Permian Basin Chapter Young Engineer of the Year

LaBree Named TSPE El Paso Chapter Young Engineer of the Year

Texas H20: All-Woman Committee is a Unique Mix

Akkerman News: TBM Provides Versatility in Difficult Ground for Water Conveyance Tunnel

Albus Named TSPE South Plains Chapter Young Engineer of the Year

El Paso Water Project Recognized with TPWA Award

Eric West Named TSPE Engineer of the Year

Winkler Services Announces Permian Pipeline Project with Parkhill, Garney

ENR Honors Two Parkhill Employees as Top Young Professionals

Parkhill Principal Testifies for TxSWANA on Safety and Permitting

ACEC Texas Honors Wheeler RO Project

Parkhill Wins Environmental Engineering Excellence Award

Walter P. Moore and Associates and Parkhill Awarded for City of El Paso Traffic Management Center

Hale County Airport Wins Texas Department of Transportation Award

Lubbock Runway 17R-35L Project Wins TSPE Award

Two Parkhill Engineers Chosen as Top Young Professionals by ENR

Parkhill’s Borger Northwest Wellfield Project Honored with Gold Medal by ACEC Texas

Parkhill Helping City of Hereford Improve Airport

Filtered Insights Category: Engineering

Cured-in-Place Pipe: Sinkholes in the Desert Create Chaos

AISC: Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences Wins National Award

NSPE Magazine: Leading and Promoting the PE in the Permian Basin