Drainage Design Chief Engineer / Group Leader

H&H•Tampa, FL

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About The Position

H&H is seeking a Drainage Design Chief Engineer / Group Leader with at least fifteen years of professional experience to join our transportation team in Tampa, Florida. This position will lead the Drainage Group for our Florida operations and play a key role in expanding the service line. The role includes oversight of drainage design and stormwater permitting services for FDOT, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, municipal clients, and the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority. Additional responsibilities include strategic marketing initiatives and business development with existing and new clients. With over 138 years of experience, H&H is a trusted full-service infrastructure engineering firm. Our clients—including infrastructure owners, contractors, and public agencies—rely on us for innovative and reliable engineering solutions. With more than 600 employees across 30 offices nationwide, H&H efficiently delivers projects of all sizes, types, and delivery methods throughout the United States and abroad.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license
Minimum of fifteen years of professional experience
Demonstrated experience on FDOT projects
Knowledge of FEMA floodplain regulations, FDOT Design Manual, drainage plans production criteria, and design standards
Familiarity with Florida DEP stormwater management permitting requirements
Proficiency with design software, including MicroStation, OpenRoads, ORD-SUDA, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Excel, GIS, StormWise (ICPR), HEC-RAS, HY-8, SMS, and SRH-2D
Strong written and verbal communication skills, teamwork abilities, and flexibility to perform a wide range of tasks, including field work
Initiative and ability to take on new projects and challenges

Responsibilities

Develop strategic plans and lead business development efforts to grow the drainage discipline in Florida
Provide drainage design and hydraulic analysis for pavement systems, including gutter spread, hydroplaning, storm sewer tabulations, and culvert capacity
Design and analyze pond systems to meet Water Management District requirements for water quality and peak attenuation
Develop and modify large watershed models in StormWise (ICPR)
Prepare technical reports documenting drainage design and analysis
Collaborate with roadway designers to ensure integrated and compatible designs
Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients and owners
Oversee and implement internal quality control procedures
Train, mentor, and manage engineering staff across Florida offices
Lead a team of up to ten engineers and coordinate workload and staffing