Director of Treatment Facility Engineering

Toho Water Authority•Kissimmee, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Treatment Facility Engineering is a senior leadership position within Toho’s Engineering group, responsible for leading the planning, design, and delivery of critical treatment facility infrastructure that supports the organization’s operational, regulatory and strategic objectives. This position provides leadership and direction for a portfolio of complex capital improvement projects while fostering technical excellence, organizational capability, and continuous improvement across the program area. The Director is responsible for the engineering and design of water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment facilities, reclaimed water systems, supplemental water supply development, storage and pumping infrastructure, and other critical utility assets. The Director also serves as a key stakeholder and partner in long-range planning and capital project development and provides technical leadership throughout construction, commissioning, and operational startup. This role serves as a trusted advisor to the Chief Engineering and Construction Officer, helping translate strategic priorities into actionable programs, projects and engineering solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited university in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
Minimum of eight years relevant experience.
Florida Professional Engineer License or the ability to obtain within 12 months.
Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the candidate’s ability to perform successfully in this position will be considered.
Must possess (or have the ability to obtain within 90 days) and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License
Extensive knowledge of the planning, design, construction, commissioning, operation, and optimization of water treatment, wastewater treatment, reclaimed water, pumping, storage, and alternative water supply facilities.
Demonstrated ability to build trusted partnerships and effectively collaborate with Operations, Planning, Engineering, Construction, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex, and technically challenging capital programs and infrastructure projects.
Strong understanding of applicable engineering principles, regulatory requirements, industry standards, and utility best practices.
Exceptional leadership, coaching, mentoring, and team development skills.
Strong strategic thinking, risk management, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong project and program management skills, including management of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and organizational resources.
Ability to collect, analyze, interpret, and apply technical, operational, regulatory, and financial information to support decision-making.
Ability to prioritize competing demands, manage resources effectively, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Skilled in negotiation, conflict resolution, and consensus building.
Demonstrated commitment to customer service, continuous improvement, accountability, and safety.

Responsibilities

Provides technical leadership for the planning, design, and delivery of water treatment, wastewater treatment, reclaimed water, pumping, storage, supplemental water supply, and other treatment-related infrastructure projects.
Collaborates with Operations, Planning, Engineering, Construction, the Program Management Office (PMO), consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to develop and deliver effective infrastructure solutions that support organizational objectives.
Leads the planning, development, justification, and execution of the capital improvement program within the assigned program area, ensuring alignment with long-term infrastructure, operational, regulatory, and financial strategies.
Provides technical leadership and support throughout the project lifecycle, including project development, preliminary engineering, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational startup.
Directs engineering consultants, contractors, and technical service providers, including procurement, contract negotiations, technical oversight, performance management, and resolution of complex project challenges.
Reviews and approves engineering reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, schedules, bid documents, construction deliverables, and other technical documentation to ensure quality, consistency, and operational reliability.
Interprets and manages regulatory requirements associated with assigned facilities and projects and proactively identifies compliance risks and opportunities.
Develops and maintains engineering standards, technical specifications, design criteria, and related procedures to promote consistency, quality, operational effectiveness, and long-term asset performance.
Coaches, mentors, and develops engineers, project managers, and emerging leaders while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence.
Serves as a trusted technical advisor to executive leadership, operational teams, Board members, member governments, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders.
Develops capital budgets, project forecasts, technical reports, presentations, Board agenda items, and other materials necessary to support project execution and decision-making.
May serve as Engineer of Record and sign and seal engineering documents associated with internal projects.
Maintains awareness of emerging technologies, industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices to advance organizational performance and infrastructure outcomes.
Supports and promotes workplace safety in accordance with Toho policies and procedures.
May represent the Chief Engineering and Construction Officer in internal and external meetings as delegated.
Performs all other duties as assigned.