Stormwater Practice Leader

Looking to grow your career with a company that values innovation and continuous development? Mead & Hunt has an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated Stormwater Practice Leader to join our Transportation Group in Tampa or Tallahassee, FL. Grow your career with us. Learn with us. Thrive with us.

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized, employee-owned consulting firm dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges in transportation, water infrastructure, architecture, and beyond. With more than 125 years of innovation and excellence, we deliver creative, cost-effective solutions that make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Here at Mead & Hunt, our culture is about taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We are a flexible company that believes in giving back to our communities. We are employee-owned and support initiatives through our various employee programs. We invest in our employees and build relationships that last.

Our Southeast Transportation group is seeking a highly experienced Stormwater Practice Leader to grow, lead, and manage drainage design and analysis for transportation infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, and regulatory compliance, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. This role involves technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure innovative and sustainable drainage solutions.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and oversee drainage designs for highways, bridges, and transportation corridors
• Prepare and review hydrologic and hydraulic models using industry-standard software (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, HY-8)
• Lead drainage components of large-scale transportation projects from concept through construction
• Manage budgets, schedules, and deliverables for drainage-related tasks
• Ensure designs meet federal, state, and local stormwater regulations and environmental requirements
• Prepare permit applications and coordinate with regulatory agencies
• Perform advanced stormwater analysis, detention/retention design, and erosion control planning
• Integrate green infrastructure and sustainable drainage practices into designs
• Provide guidance and training to junior engineers and technical staff
• Collaborate with roadway, structural, and environmental teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Occasional travel will be required

The successful candidate will have:

• A bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in civil engineering from an accredited four-year college
• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in drainage and stormwater design for transportation projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Certification in stormwater management or related specialty preferred

The ideal candidate will have experience in any of the following:

• Proficiency in hydrologic/hydraulic modeling software (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, HY-8)
• Strong knowledge of FHWA, AASHTO, and state DOT drainage design standards
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlines
• Familiarity with GIS applications for drainage analysis
• Strong understanding of climate resilience and sustainable stormwater practices
• Established relationships with clients in Florida

At Mead & Hunt we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career working with industry experts on exciting projects. Complete the online application at www.meadhunt.com/careers if this matches your career goals.

Why Mead & Hunt?

• Strong Company Culture
• Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities
• Employee-Owned Firm
• Flexible Schedules
• Diverse Skillsets, One Company
• Impressive Benefits Package

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation