Florida Water Engineering Growth Leader

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated; Town of Florida (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Short-Elliott-Hendrickson, Incorporated is seeking a Florida Water Engineering Growth Leader to drive growth and development of water services across Florida, focusing on municipal clients and high-quality service delivery.

The role leads a multidisciplinary team, maintains client relationships from planning through delivery, and partners with executives to shape investment priorities and long-term growth. Relocation may be helpful.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, or a related engineering field.
• Professional Engineer registration.
• Significant experience leading the design and delivery of water and/or wastewater projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for planning, design, and delivery of water infrastructure projects.
• Serve as senior client partner, maintaining long-term relationships.
• Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers.
• Guide development of creative and resilient water solutions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to manage risk and ensure quality.
• Support practice growth through proposals and client expansion.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Mentorship

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic growth planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering

Professional Engineer registration

Job description

Position Overview

The Florida Water Engineering Growth Leader will drive the growth and development of SEH’s water engineering services across Florida, focusing on municipal clients and ensuring high‑quality service for the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• 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 a 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.

Other Requirements

• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Due to current business and operational considerations, SEH is unable to hire employees residing in: AK, AR, CA, CT, DE, HI, KY, MA, RI, VT, and PR.
• Candidates willing to relocate should indicate this in their application.

Compensation

Base compensation range: $140,000 to $180,000, based on skill set and experience.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. SEH takes affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.