Florida Water Engineering Growth Leader

About the role

The Florida Water Engineering Growth Leader will guide the growth and development of SEH’s water engineering services across Florida. This role focuses on building strong client relationships, supporting project delivery, and expanding SEH’s work with municipal clients.

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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Benefits

SEH offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Base compensation in the range of $140,000 to $180,000 based on skill set and experience.
• A wide variety of services in engineering, architecture, planning, and environmental fields.
• Employee ownership, allowing all employees to share in the company’s success.
• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training.
• Work/life balance with flexible holiday options and paid family leave.

Pay

Base compensation is expected to be in the range of $140,000 and $180,000 based on skill set and experience.

Schedule

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

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.