Engineering
Building Tomorrow's Port
Port Tampa Bay’s Engineering Department keeps Florida’s largest port running strong and future ready. Led by seasoned port engineers and an expert team of project managers, surveyors, GIS professionals, and support staff, this department oversees the port’s critical infrastructure. They deliver capital projects with efficiency and sustainability, maintain and upgrade facilities, and coordinate dredging (across 75 public berths with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) to keep channels open and operational. With a laser-sharp focus on excellence, compliance, and innovation, Engineering ensures today’s demands are met while charting the course for tomorrow’s growth.
Port Departments
Recently Completed Projects
Berth 214 Uplands Improvements
Project Description: 30 Acres of Container Yard including Super Duty Pavement Section, Utilities and Storm Water.
Project Cost: $18.6 M
Berth 203 Upland Auto Terminal
Project Description: 10 Acres of Auto Yard Development including Paving, Utilities and Storm Water.
Project Cost: $3.5 M
On-Going Projects
Berth 214 Uplands Improvements
Project Description:
- 1,300 linear foot Steel Bulkhead Wharf
- Gantry crane rail, foundation & electrical upgrades
- 50 future dredge depth
Estimated Total Project Cost for New Berth: $67.2 M
- Phase 1 – $17.5 M (CIP FY24)
- Phase 2 – $49.7 M (CIP FY25)
Berth 214 Wharf Gantry Cranes
Project Description: 2 New Post Panamax Ship to Shore Gantry Cranes
Estimated Total Project Cost for New Berth: $34.0 M
Hooker’s Point: Power Resiliency
Project Description: Hardening of Hookers Point Electrical Distribution System
- Installation of new underground feeders (i.e., buried electrical lines)
- Scope 1: Conduit installation
- Scope 2: Wire, transformers and gear installation
Estimated Total Project Cost for New Berth: $14.0 M
Hooker’s Point: New Berth 218
Project Description:
- New Wharf – approx. 500 ft of Steel Bulkhead Wharf
- 2 Breasting Dolphins, 2 barge-breasting dolphins
- Fendering, lighting and mooring points
Estimated Total Project Cost for New Berth: $21.5 M
Hooker’s Point: New Berth 301
Project Description: 500 LF of Steel Bulkhead Wharf with 47 ft future dredge depth
Estimated Total Project Cost for New Berth: $22.0 M
Reports & Forms
Site Improvements Permit Application Forms.
Please attach all files to downloaded application before submitting.
PTB Damage Assessment Report
Link to report: https://arcg.is/0yTmz81 or scan QR Code.
Survey
Port Tampa Bay’s inhouse Survey team is the port’s masters of mapping on the ground and water. Based at Hooker’s Point, they deliver hydrographic surveys with a fully equipped boat, land surveys using GPS and Total Station, and bathymetric surveys to help keep channels at the right depth for safe vessel passage. Data is processed in AutoCAD for precise, up-to-date drawings. The team also deploys drones for aerial imagery, from project monitoring to hurricane preparedness and recovery. Working closely with NOAA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the USCG, Survey ensures the port stays navigable, resilient, and ready for growth.
Contact Information:
George Stanmore, PSM
Chief Surveyor
[email protected]
Geographical Information Systems (GIS)
Port Tampa Bay’s GIS team keeps the port mapped and measured, and future ready. Updated annually, the GIS database provides the most accurate information for managing projects across the port and surrounding areas. From utilities, property lines, and terminals to railroads, permits, and environmental data, GIS ensures every detail is current. Beyond the basics, the portal layers in NOAA sea-level-rise data, marine traffic, storm predictions, wayfinding, and even the latest imagery. By turning complex data into clear visual maps and 3D scenes, GIS empowers smarter decisions, supports daily operations, and helps every department drive growth with precision.
Contact information:
Joel D. Eastman V, GISP
GIS Manager
[email protected]
Contact Information
For more information concerning Tenant Site Improvements Applications, please contact:
Patricia Villanti
Engineering Assistant
Email: [email protected]
Engineering FAQs
How do I bid on construction projects?
All PTB’s biddable projects are posted on Demandstar. More information on Demandstar can be found under our Procurement department’s link.
What future projects are coming up to bid on?
A list of future capital projects is provided under this page. Additionally, future projects are posted at the end of every board meeting and is included on the board writeups which is available HERE.
Who is responsible for repairs to building, roads and other infrastructure?
Each lease is different, and each lessee should review their independent leases to determent who is responsible for different types of repairs.
What type of permit do I need for improvements to my lease property?
A Site Improvement Plan (SIP) application needs to be filled out for any improvements made to lease property. The SIP application can be found on the engineering page.
Do I need any additional permitting?
PTB only approves the SIP applications. All other local government agencies should be contacted to confirm additional applications and permits required per construction task.
Who do I call to locate utilities on my lease parcel?
All contractors should call in an 811 utility locate prior to starting any construction work. PTB utility crew is copied in on 811 tickets and will work with locators to locate each ticket submitted through 811.
How do I request a survey of my Berth?
Contact the PTB PM in charge of the dredging contract and request a survey. A Joint Partnership Agreement (JPA) will need to be drafted. The PTB PM will coordinate this work. Current PM is Nick Depin, PE and can be reached at [email protected]
How to I get my berth dredged?
Contact the PTB PM in charge of the dredging contract and request to join. A Joint Partnership Agreement (JPA) will need to be drafted. The PTB PM will coordinate this work. Current PM is Nick Depin, PE and can be reached at [email protected]