Senior Utilities Infrastructure & Asset Leader

The Florida Section of the American Water Works Association; Pompano Beach (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Section of the American Water Works Association is seeking an advanced professional with supervisory responsibilities to oversee planning, design, maintenance, and asset management for water and reuse treatment plants, distribution, and stormwater/wastewater projects.

This role provides centralized utilities infrastructure leadership, strengthens coordination across departments, and ensures regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Master’s degree in Engineering or closely related field preferred.
• Registered Florida Professional Engineer (P.E.) or ability to obtain within six months for out-of-state candidates.
• Valid Florida driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to obtain FEMA NIMS certification up to level G-400.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, design, maintenance, and asset management for water and reuse treatment plants and distribution systems.
• Lead coordination across Utilities, Budget, Finance, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and master planning.
• Guide capital improvement projects and system enhancements within regulatory and budget constraints.
• Provide technical oversight of design, permitting, and construction activities and sign engineering documents.
• Coordinate procurement of consultants and manage project delivery phases from planning to close-out.
• Represent the department in meetings, prepare reports, and support emergency response activities.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder collaboration

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Civil Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

SCADA

Telemetry

Data platforms

Job description

The Florida Section of the American Water Works Association is seeking an advanced professional with supervisory responsibilities to oversee planning, design, maintenance, and asset management for water and reuse treatment plants, distribution, and stormwater/wastewater projects.

This role provides centralized utilities infrastructure leadership, strengthens coordination across departments, and ensures regulatory compliance.