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Meet Our Florida Land Development Team

Devyn Brown
Mark Mueller

Like all regions, Florida has its own land development challenges. High water tables, flat terrain, extensive wetlands, strict stormwater requirements, and complex environmental permitting all influence how sites are planned and designed. Add in intense rainfall, hurricane-driven conditions, and continued strong growth in many urban areas, and successful development requires more than conventional site planning. It requires a coordinated approach that aligns drainage, grading, utilities, permitting, and long-term site performance from the start.

In many Florida markets, particularly urban infill and higher-density settings, stormwater management is one of the most technically demanding parts of the project. Because land values are high and developable area is limited, traditional at grade stormwater systems are not always practical. That often leads to creative solutions such as underground vaults or chamber systems placed beneath parking areas and other site improvements in order to maximize functional area of the site.

Why Choose HR Green for Florida Land Development

HR Green brings together the planning and engineering disciplines needed to move Florida land development projects forward with confidence. Our team supports projects across the full spectrum of land development services, with particular strength in technically constrained and urban environments where stormwater, utilities, and permitting influence feasibility and design decisions. By connecting land development engineering with water resources, transportation, traffic, and construction-related insight, we deliver practical, buildable solutions that support efficient implementation.

“Our approach to Florida land development is built around coordination. When drainage, utilities, grading, and permitting are aligned early, projects move forward with far fewer surprises.”

– Devyn Brown, Senior Project Manager

Bahia Vista Apartments, a 250-unit, four-story residential development outside of Sarasota’s downtown.
Florida Studio Theatre, a mixed-use commercial and residential project with 2 theaters and 57 residential units.

Designed for Urban Infill, Growth, and Resilience

Florida’s continued growth creates opportunity across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and redevelopment markets, but it also increases the importance of constructability and early decision-making. HR Green evaluates each site in context, considering how stormwater collection and conveyance, utility layout, grading, access, and permitting requirements influence both design and construction. This approach helps clients reduce risk, support smoother project delivery, and move into construction with greater clarity and confidence—backed by a strategy tailored to Florida’s development conditions.

“We help clients navigate Florida’s challenges with clarity, confidence, and solutions that are designed to perform well long after construction is complete.”

– Mark Mueller, Lead Associate Engineer

The Lemon Avenue Streetscape project in Sarasota reflects the kind of integrated thinking Florida projects often require. The City wanted to transform a prominent downtown corridor into a pedestrian-friendly streetscape and flexible event space while also upgrading stormwater collection and conveyance systems. As part of the design-build team, HR Green provided civil engineering design and stormwater improvements, including extensive field investigation, utility coordination, roadway grading tied to a raised plaza concept, and accelerated plan development that allowed permitting and construction to begin quickly. The result is a more functional and inviting downtown corridor with improved drainage, stronger pedestrian amenities, and added flexibility for public events and everyday use.

Partner with our Florida Land Development Team

Florida projects demand technical depth, practical insight, and an understanding of how site constraints shape outcomes. Contact our team to learn how we can help you navigate stormwater requirements, permitting challenges, and site complexities to move your project forward with confidence.

Mark Mueller, CET | Lead Associate Engineer – 941.541.9883

Devyn Brown, PE | Senior Project Manager – 941.541.9884

Devyn Brown

Devyn Brown

PE

Devyn Brown is a Senior Project Manager for HR Green's Florida Municipal Services team.

Devyn Brown brings more than 22 years of experience in the design and construction of public infrastructure projects, with deep expertise in stormwater, water and wastewater, and utilities engineering. At HR Green, she supports the design, permitting, and construction management of a wide range of municipal projects, helping clients navigate complex regulatory and technical requirements.

Devyn’s background includes project management roles as well as experience with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), giving her a strong understanding of utility design, permitting, and environmental compliance across Florida. She leads day-to-day coordination with client staff, manages technical teams, and is focused on delivering timely, effective engineering solutions for stormwater, drainage, and civil infrastructure projects.

Her technical capabilities include stormwater engineering, water and wastewater systems, utility design, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, permitting and regulatory compliance, construction management, civil and site design, grant funding strategy, and coordination with FDEP, SWFWMD, FEMA, and other regional agencies.

Devyn holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of Florida and is a licensed Professional Engineer in Florida.

Mark Mueller, PE

Mark Mueller

Mark Mueller is a Lead Associate Engineer in Land Development for HR Green in Florida.

Mark Mueller brings more than 41 years of experience in civil engineering and infrastructure projects across Florida. His expertise spans project management, technical design, production management, and overall project coordination.

At HR Green, Mark leads the preparation of plans, permitting packages, and construction-phase deliverables for municipal water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure projects. He has established strong working relationships with local and district agencies and has extensive experience coordinating permitting efforts with local, state, and federal entities. Mark also served as Past Chairman of FDOT’s District One Utility Liaison Committee, reflecting his leadership and deep industry involvement. He is known for his technical accuracy, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.

His technical capabilities include utility infrastructure design, water and wastewater systems, stormwater collection and conveyance, roadway and transportation design, land development, quality control, permitting and regulatory coordination, construction administration, and bid-phase support.

Mark Mueller completed an Associate of Arts in Civil Engineering from the State College of Florida in Bradenton and pursued civil engineering studies at Iowa State University. He is a Certified Engineering Technician (CET) and an active member of the Florida Planning and Zoning Association (FPZA) and the American Society of Certified Engineering Technicians (ASCET).

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