Water Treatment Technician Jobs in Florida
Water Treatment Technician jobs in Florida concentrate in municipal water utilities, wastewater management districts, and environmental services, with demand driven by the state's rapid population growth and aging infrastructure across its sprawling urban systems. The most active hiring markets are Miami, Tampa, and Orlando, where large employers such as the City of Miami Department of Water and Sewer, Hillsborough County Water, and Veolia North America maintain ongoing operations. The most in-demand specialties are distribution system operation, wastewater treatment, and water quality monitoring. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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What You Will Do:
GFT is seeking a Water Treatment Design Engineer to join our Water team! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of our many offices.
Joining the water resources team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here.
What you’ll be challenged to do:
In this role you will lead and support design, optimize, and manage systems that treat and transport drinking water to ensure safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- System Design:Designing water treatment plants and pumping stations, including detailed CAD drawings and equipment selection. Design new treatment systems or upgrade existing systems, including pre-treatment, various filtration processes including granular media and membranes, chemical storage and feed, UV and other advanced treatment technologies, and pumping equipment
- Process Optimization:Analyzing and enhancing treatment techniques (e.g., pH adjustment, chemical dosing, aeration) to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- System Hydraulics: Performing hydraulic analysis of existing and new water treatment plants, pump stations, and piping systems, making pump selections, and evaluating performance of existing pumps.
- Testing and Monitoring:Analyze lab data, operator reports, and chemical usage to resolve operational issues and improve efficiency.
- Compliance and Safety:Ensure that treated water meets municipal or industrial regulatory standards, protecting public health and the environment.
- Project Management:Conducting feasibility studies, upgrading existing infrastructure, and managing projects from design to completion. Develop cost projections, feasibility studies, and supervise construction or commissioning of new technology.
- Data Analysis:Monitoring operator reports and lab results to refine treatment techniques.
- Technical: Function as a technical specialist in the areas of conventional and advanced water treatment
Education | Experience:
What you will bring to our firm:
- BS in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering (MS is preferred)
- Professional Engineer Licensed required (PE) or the ability to obtain in 6-12 months
- 8 + years of experience preferred in water discipline, particularly as a water engineer designing (study, plans and specifications) water infrastructure (i.e. treatment and pumping station projects)
- Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in primary treatment, filtration processes, chemical storage and feed, advanced water treatment, disinfection, hydraulics, and solids processing and handling preferred.
- Successful track record leading water design and plant facilities projects
- Demonstrated ability in both conventional filtration as well as membrane filtration is preferred. In addition, experience in hydraulics, chemical feed systems, alternate disinfection would be preferred.
- Progressive experience in the evaluation, design, permitting and construction administration of water treatment facilities, pumping stations, and water storage and distribution facilities
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Company Overview:
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
Location: Jacksonville, Miami, or Tampa, FL
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
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What You Will Do:
GFT is seeking a Water Treatment Design Engineer to join our Water team! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of our many offices.
Joining the water resources team at GFT means contributing to innovative solutions for sustainable water management and infrastructure. Our team excels in dams and levees, advanced water and wastewater treatment, stormwater management, and conveyance, collection, and transmission. With a focus on integrating technology, sustainability, and compliance, we consider each water resources and environmental remediation project a chance to innovate and evolve to protect public health and enhance quality of life. Explore some of our signature water resources and environmental projects here.
What you’ll be challenged to do:
In this role you will lead and support design, optimize, and manage systems that treat and transport drinking water to ensure safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance.
In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:
- System Design:Designing water treatment plants and pumping stations, including detailed CAD drawings and equipment selection. Design new treatment systems or upgrade existing systems, including pre-treatment, various filtration processes including granular media and membranes, chemical storage and feed, UV and other advanced treatment technologies, and pumping equipment
- Process Optimization:Analyzing and enhancing treatment techniques (e.g., pH adjustment, chemical dosing, aeration) to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- System Hydraulics: Performing hydraulic analysis of existing and new water treatment plants, pump stations, and piping systems, making pump selections, and evaluating performance of existing pumps.
- Testing and Monitoring:Analyze lab data, operator reports, and chemical usage to resolve operational issues and improve efficiency.
- Compliance and Safety:Ensure that treated water meets municipal or industrial regulatory standards, protecting public health and the environment.
- Project Management:Conducting feasibility studies, upgrading existing infrastructure, and managing projects from design to completion. Develop cost projections, feasibility studies, and supervise construction or commissioning of new technology.
- Data Analysis:Monitoring operator reports and lab results to refine treatment techniques.
- Technical: Function as a technical specialist in the areas of conventional and advanced water treatment
Education | Experience:
What you will bring to our firm:
- BS in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering (MS is preferred)
- Professional Engineer Licensed required (PE) or the ability to obtain in 6-12 months
- 8 + years of experience preferred in water discipline, particularly as a water engineer designing (study, plans and specifications) water infrastructure (i.e. treatment and pumping station projects)
- Expert knowledge in standard engineering techniques and procedures.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in primary treatment, filtration processes, chemical storage and feed, advanced water treatment, disinfection, hydraulics, and solids processing and handling preferred.
- Successful track record leading water design and plant facilities projects
- Demonstrated ability in both conventional filtration as well as membrane filtration is preferred. In addition, experience in hydraulics, chemical feed systems, alternate disinfection would be preferred.
- Progressive experience in the evaluation, design, permitting and construction administration of water treatment facilities, pumping stations, and water storage and distribution facilities
- Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
- Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
- Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
- Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
- Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
Company Overview:
Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.
Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.
GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.
Location: Jacksonville, Miami, or Tampa, FL
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time
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Water Treatment Technician Job Market in Florida
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What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in water treatment technician jobs across Florida.
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) water or wastewater operator license required
- Experience operating water treatment or wastewater distribution equipment in a municipal setting
- Ability to read and interpret water quality test results and treatment process data
- Valid Florida driver's license for travel between facilities and field sites
- Familiarity with SCADA systems and automated treatment monitoring technology
- Physical ability to lift equipment and work in confined spaces and outdoor conditions
Water Treatment Technician Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a water treatment technician in Florida?
You become a water treatment technician in Florida by earning a state operator license issued by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. FDEP administers separate license classes for drinking water and wastewater, each requiring a combination of education, documented work experience, and a passing score on the relevant exam. Most entry-level candidates hold a high school diploma or an associate degree in environmental science or water technology before sitting for the Class C exam.
Which companies hire water treatment technicians in Florida?
Florida water treatment technician roles are posted by GFT, Woodard & Curran, and Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Florida's large municipal utility authorities and private operations and maintenance contractors are consistent sources of openings across the state.
Which Florida cities have the most water treatment technician jobs?
Jacksonville, Tampa, and Fort Lauderdale lead Florida for water treatment technician openings. Miami's large population and the extensive infrastructure of Miami-Dade Water and Sewer drive volume in the south, while Tampa's rapid residential growth keeps Hillsborough County utilities consistently hiring, and Orlando's tourism and development boom sustains steady demand from Orange County Utilities and surrounding special districts.
Are there remote water treatment technician jobs in Florida?
Yes, but they're rare. About 38% of water treatment technician openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects how hands-on the work is by nature. The portions of the role most likely to allow remote work are administrative functions such as compliance reporting, data analysis, and permit documentation rather than plant operations or field sampling.
How can I get hired as a water treatment technician in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a utility worker or plant operator trainee role with a county utility authority, which allows you to log the supervised hours FDEP requires toward a Class C license while earning a wage. Hillsborough County Water, Orange County Utilities, and Miami-Dade Water and Sewer each run structured trainee tracks for candidates without prior experience. Completing an associate degree in water technology at a Florida state college, or earning a Florida Water and Pollution Control Operator's Association entry credential, meaningfully improves your standing before you apply.
Where can I find and apply to water treatment technician jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to water treatment technician jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current Florida openings. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your license class and experience level, and apply directly to whichever fit your situation.
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