The City of Sunrise is Hiring: Assistant Director of Utilities

Big-picture thinking meets boots-on-the-ground leadership.

We’re looking for a proven professional to help lead our Utilities Department as our next Assistant Director. This role is ideal for a seasoned leader who thrives in a fast-paced, public service-driven environment and is ready to shape the future of water infrastructure and sustainability for a vibrant, growing city.

About the Role:

Reporting directly to the Utilities Director, the Assistant Director helps oversee daily operations, long-range planning, and project execution for the City’s Engineering, Field Operations, and Utility Support divisions. You’ll manage people, processes, budgets, and capital programs with a laser focus on compliance, efficiency, and service excellence.

Key Focus Areas Include:

Leading operations across treatment plants, distribution systems, and lift stations
Guiding capital project planning and execution
Supporting emergency management and infrastructure resiliency initiatives
Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
Driving innovation and continuous improvement across all areas of utility services
Coaching and mentoring managers, supervisors, and technical staff

Who We’re Looking For:

Bachelor's Degree in civil, mechanical or the environmental engineering field, Master's degree is preferred
Must be registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida
A strategic leader with experience in municipal utilities, engineering, or operations management
Expertise in Florida environmental and utility regulations
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially in cross-departmental collaboration
Someone who leads with integrity, accountability, and a service-first mindset

Why Sunrise?

At the City of Sunrise, you won’t just lead systems — you’ll lead people and shape outcomes that affect over 97,000 residents. We’re driven by our Three Pillars of Customer Service, Transparency, and Collaboration and are looking for leaders who embody those principles at every level.

If you're ready to help lead Sunrise Utilities like it’s the Stanley Cup Finals , bring your A-game to our career pages and and apply today.

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Requirements

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional level experience involving the management of a large-scale public utilities division(s) including responsibility for water and wastewater transmission, collection and treatment systems

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Incumbent must be registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida
Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Must obtain a valid Florida driver’s license prior to hire.

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