Carollo Engineers Appoints Florida Stormwater Lead
The firm is scaling its hydrological modeling and asset management expertise to better compete for regional flood control projects.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in People
Carollo Engineers has appointed Suzanne Kaufman as its new Florida stormwater lead. Based in Gainesville, Kaufman will oversee watershed management and flood risk initiatives for the firm's water resources operations.
Why it matters
As Florida municipalities face increasing pressure to modernize drainage and flood control infrastructure, Carollo is scaling its technical leadership to capture demand for advanced hydrological modeling and asset management solutions.
Carollo Engineers maintains 1,900 employees across 60 North American offices, reflecting a 90-year history of service. The firm is now integrating specialized leadership to bolster its stormwater capacity in the Florida market.
The players
Suzanne Kaufman
A licensed professional engineer in Florida and Georgia with over 20 years of experience in water resources and prior leadership at Jones Edmunds & Associates.
Carollo Engineers
A national firm providing planning, design, and construction management services with a 90-year history.
The details
Kaufman will lead the firm’s local initiatives in watershed management planning, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and asset management systems. Her appointment aims to deepen the firm's specialized technical expertise, allowing for more comprehensive construction management and design services for clients managing flood risk across the state.
Timeline
October 21, 2026: Carollo Engineers announced the appointment of Suzanne Kaufman.
Market Landscape
The hiring aligns with the increased regional demand for technical engineering oversight created by the Florida Statewide Flooding and Sea Level Rise Resilience Plan. This move reflects a broader trend of private sector firms scaling localized technical expertise to support state-led infrastructure resilience.
Operators in the civil engineering and municipal infrastructure space should monitor this leadership shift as a signal of Carollo's focus on Florida's growing flood-mitigation budget. Local partners should evaluate whether their current consultant's technical capabilities align with emerging requirements for advanced hydraulic modeling and long-term asset management.
The takeaway
Firms should note the focus on hiring for specialized, high-demand technical niches rather than general engineering roles to meet regional regulatory and climate pressures. Monitor the firm’s upcoming project wins in the Florida water resources sector to gauge the effectiveness of this strategic expansion.
Further reading
For more on professional shifts within the regional engineering sector, see Florida People.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Water Online.
