Florida Engineering Group, Inc. (FEG), a well-established civil engineering firm in Orlando, Florida, joins Thomas & Hutton (T&H), a Southeast-based consulting firm. Orlando is T&H’s first Florida location market and enhances its opportunities to serve clients across the commercial, industrial, institutional, municipal, and residential sectors.

Founded in 1993, FEG successfully completed projects throughout Florida, Georgia, and internationally in Dubai and Saudi Arabia. With FEG, Thomas & Hutton now operates across six states: Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, and Florida.

“The addition of FEG and Orlando is a significant step in our growth strategy,” says Jason Chambless, PE, Principal and Vice President of Civil/Site Development at T&H. “FEG’s reputation, regional knowledge, and technical expertise are a strong complement to T&H’s culture and services. We’re excited to bring them into the T&H team.”

“We’re  proud of what we’ve built at FEG and are excited to become part of T&H ,”said Sam Sebaali, PE, founder of FEG and now Regional Director for T&H’s Orlando operations. “Joining T&H allows us to serve our clients with expanded resources and support, while continuing the quality and responsiveness they’ve come to expect.”

Thomas & Hutton’s Florida Leadership:

Sam Sebaali, PE - Regional Director, Orlando

Founder of FEG and a practicing engineer since 1985, Sam is a recognized leader in stormwater management with prior experience with Southwest Florida Water Management District. He now leads T&H’s Orlando operations, focusing on regional growth, client relationships, and project delivery. Sam holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from Louisiana Tech University, an MBA from Saint Leo University, and is a licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states, as well as a Certified General Contractor in Florida.

Jean Abi-Aoun, PE - Civil Department Manager, Orlando

FEG’s Vice President and partner, Jean brings over 30 years of experience in infrastructure and land development. He now serves as Civil Department Manager for the Orlando office, with a focus on quality design and execution. Jean earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from the Florida Institute of Technology and holds a master’s degree in finance from Webster University. Jean is a licensed Professional Engineer in Florida with diverse engineering and management experience in private land development and municipal work.