Florida Water Engineering Growth Leader

Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc.; Town of Florida (NY); Remote; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Paid Family Leave

100% employee-owned benefits

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Florida Water Engineering Growth Leader in New York to guide the growth of water engineering services. Responsibilities include leading a team, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring project delivery. Candidate should have significant experience in water/wastewater engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. The role offers a competitive salary range between $140,000 and $180,000, flexible work arrangements, and a commitment to an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer registration.
• Significant experience leading water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Ability to mentor engineers and support business development.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for planning and delivery of water infrastructure projects.
• Maintain long-term client relationships and support project delivery.
• Mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Project Delivery

Water/Wastewater Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering field

Job description

Florida Water Engineering Growth Leader page is loaded## Florida Water Engineering Growth Leaderlocations: Remote-Floridatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR100608Imagine being an employee-owner of a company guided by engaged and empowered team members like yourself. Where a culture of respect, flexibility, and accountability aren't just ideals - they're our foundation, and diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued as drivers of innovation and growth. Join us, as together, we are Building a Better World for All of Us(R).## You belong at SEHSEH is currenting searching for a Florida Water Engineering Growth Leader to join our talented Water/Wastewater team!**Why our employee-owners love SEH:*** "I was on vacation last week and had zero concerns that my colleagues would help out with anything that came into my inbox!" – GIS Analyst* "Having the feeling that my voice matters and believing that SEH truly cares about the employees is so satisfying!" – Sr Financial Analyst* "It feels good having colleagues and supervisors that provide support and resources for growth and learning!" – Civil Engineer* "This is the first company I've worked for with a true entrepreneurial spirit." – Sr Mechanical Engineer**Why you’ll love SEH:*** Collaborate on of varying size and complexity that positively impact communities* Being 100% employee-owned means we all share in the company’s success* Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training* Work arrangements that promote work/life balance* Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities* Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choiceThe Florida Water Engineering Growth Leader will be responsible for guiding the continued growth and development of SEH’s water engineering services across Florida. This role emphasizes building strong client relationships, supporting project delivery, and working alongside an established team to expand our work with municipal clients throughout the state. Leveraging SEH’s technical expertise and resources, this leader will help strengthen our presence while ensuring consistent, high-quality service for the communities we serve.SEH is seeking an experienced water or wastewater engineering professional with a solid understanding of municipal infrastructure, a strong local reputation, and the ability to lead through collaboration. This individual will contribute by winning work, mentoring engineers, supporting clients, and partnering closely with team members to deliver practical, well-executed solutions. The role builds on an existing, capable team currently serving communities across the Florida Panhandle and beyond.**This Opportunity:*** This opportunity is open to candidates located near Tallahassee, Panama City, Destin, Pensacola, Fort Myers, Florida, or other locations where your experience and relationships can support our Florida water practice.* Provide overall leadership for the planning, design, and delivery of water infrastructure projects, including treatment, pumping, conveyance, storage, and distribution systems* Serve as a senior client partner, maintaining long-term relationships and supporting clients from project planning through delivery and beyond* Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers, setting technical direction and fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture* Guide the development of creative and resilient solutions to complex water challenges* Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and manage project risk, ensure quality, and drive consistent project outcomes* Support practice growth through proposal development, strategic pursuits, and expansion of client relationships and market presence**Essential Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or related engineering field* Professional Engineer registration* Significant experience leading the design and delivery of water and or wastewater treatment and conveyance projects**Preferred Qualifications:*** Fifteen (15) years of experience leading market or regional growth strategies, with accountability for business development, client expansion, and delivery performance* Demonstrated success overseeing complex, multidisciplinary project portfolios, balancing strategic vision with operational execution* Ability to influence and collaborate at the executive level, partnering with internal leaders to shape investment priorities and long-term growth plans* Prior experience in, or strong alignment with, an employee-owned organization, embracing shared accountability for growth, profitability, and legacy**Who We Are**Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a . We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us(R).Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $140,000 and $180,000 based on skill set and experience. Check out our full benefits package at SEH Hiring Journey.Due to current business and operational considerations, unable to hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR. Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.**The selected candidate must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.**SEH is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.**Notice to Third Party Agencies:** SEH does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by SEH’s Talent Director, SEH reserves the right to pursue and hire these candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.#LI-AA1Better Places. Clean Water. Renewing Infrastructure. Improving Mobility. SEH is an employee-owned engineering, architectural, planning, and environmental company, offering a wide variety of services. We've been helping government, industrial, and commercial clients find solutions to complex challenges since 1927. Our 900+ employee-owners across the US unite behind our core purpose of Building a Better World for All of Us(R).