Florida Treatment Market Leader

Freese and Nichols • Tampa, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Freese and Nichols is making a long-term, strategic investment in Florida—and water/wastewater treatment is a major focus area. We are seeking a Treatment Market Leader to help shape the future of one of the fastest-growing and most technically exciting treatment teams in the country. This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity for a high-potential engineering leader who wants to grow a market, develop people, and leave a lasting professional legacy. You will play a key role in building Florida into a regional design center of excellence for water and wastewater treatment, while also contributing technical expertise and leadership at a national level across the firm. Whether you are a seasoned manager or a rising leader ready to step into a broader market role with the right support and mentorship, Freese and Nichols offers the platform, backing, and opportunity to succeed. Why This Role Matters Florida is booming: Rapid population growth is driving some of the nation’s largest and most complex treatment projects. Unmatched technical challenges: Advanced reuse, nutrient removal, coastal resiliency, and regulatory complexity make Florida unlike any other treatment market. Florida is a strategic priority: We are intentionally growing our team in Florida as a long-term regional and national hub for treatment excellence. High career visibility: This role interfaces directly with division, treatment practice, and national technical leadership. National impact: Beyond Florida, you’ll serve as a subject matter expert supporting projects and teams across the country.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater treatment, consulting, or related technical leadership roles.
• Demonstrated success in project delivery, client service, and team leadership.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Florida Professional Engineering licensure (or ability to obtain in 6 months).

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading or contributing to market or practice growth initiatives.
• Familiarity with large, complex municipal treatment projects.
• Interest in mentoring and developing future leaders.
• Desire to contribute technically at both regional and national levels.

Responsibilities

• Market & Growth Leadership Lead treatment-focused client development and sales efforts to support sustainable, long-term growth in Florida.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with municipal, utility, and regional clients.
• Partner with Division Leadership, Treatment Leaders, and Client Service Leaders on strategic pursuits and market positioning.
• Guide opportunity pipelines, pre-positioning efforts, and pursuit strategies, including SOQs and shortlist interviews.
• Team Leadership & Development Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing team aligned with Freese and Nichols’ LEADS values.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineers and project managers at all career stages.
• Support individual growth through Individual Development Plans, coaching, and succession planning.
• Create an environment where emerging leaders are empowered to grow into greater responsibility.
• Operations & Performance Establish a clear vision and operating plan aligned with FNI’s strategic goals.
• Oversee staffing, utilization, budgeting, and financial performance for the group.
• Monitor key performance indicators and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate closely with other group leaders to support collaboration and work-sharing.
• Project Delivery & Technical Excellence Serve as a senior technical advisor and quality reviewer on complex water and wastewater treatment projects.
• Ensure adherence to FNI’s Quality Management System and technical standards.
• Support national technical initiatives and help advance firmwide treatment expertise.
• Project management responsibilities may be included selectively but are not expected to dominate the role.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package
• paid overtime for salaried employees
• annual bonus
• access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico.
• flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work
• alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees