Director of Treatment Facility Engineering

Director of Treatment Facility Engineering

Kissimmee, FL

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.

Deliver Complex Treatment Facility Projects

Lead the engineering and design of large‑scale and technically complex treatment facility projects while also serving as a key stakeholder and advisor in adjoining portions of the project lifecycle including planning, construction, commissioning, and startup. Ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, operational needs, budget expectations, and long‑term infrastructure strategies.

Advance Strategic Planning and Risk Mitigation

Support the development and execution of the organization’s infrastructure vision by identifying emerging needs and create sustainable strategies that position Toho for future growth and service demands. Proactively evaluate project risks, resource requirements, schedule impacts and operational considerations to ensure successful project delivery.

Develop Future Engineering Leaders

Build and strengthen organizational capability by mentoring engineers, project managers, and emerging leaders. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration and continuous learning while supporting employee development, succession planning, and technical excellence across the Engineering Group.

Success in this role requires technical leadership and development of trusted partnerships across the organization, collaborating with Operations, Engineering, consultants, contractors, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders to advance strategic infrastructure investments, manage risk, and deliver sustainable, long‑term value.

1. Provide 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.

2. Collaborate 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.

3. Lead 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.

4. Provide technical leadership and support throughout the project lifecycle, including project development, preliminary engineering, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational startup.

5. Direct engineering consultants, contractors, and technical service providers, including procurement, contract negotiations, technical oversight, performance management, and resolution of complex project challenges.

6. Review and approve engineering reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, schedules, bid documents, construction deliverables,…