Melanie Fowler

Office Principal

HDR Engineering, Inc.

Melanie Fowler serves as Office Principal for the Tampa/ Sarasota operations of HDR Engineering, Inc.  She is a licensed Professional Engineer and has worked in several major markets across Central and South Florida.  She enjoys the opportunity to lead a diverse engineering office and is keenly focused on the growth and success of future engineering leaders. 

Melanie has over 25 years of leadership and engineering experience with consulting firms ranging from 50 employees to well over 10,000.  Melanie has delivered many complex projects, successfully navigating permitting, compliance review, stormwater management, utility design, and owner requirements. She has provided project management, planning, design, and construction phase services for numerous water resources, solid waste, and site development projects. With extensive civil engineering experience for both private and public clients, she routinely serves as quality assurance officer for both traditional and alternative delivery projects. 

Melanie earned her engineering degree from University of Central Florida and has served on the Alumni Board of Directors.  She enjoys being engaged in her community and currently serves as Treasurer of the Westshore Alliance.  She has previously held officer roles with the American Society of Civil Engineers.