Our mission is to provide efficient, centralized and cost-effective municipal engineering services to the residents and businesses, striving to enhance the quality of life in the City of New Haven.
Responsibilities:
The City of New Haven Engineering Department is responsible for the planning, coordination and the preparation of:
Bid procedures
Estimates
Plans
Specifications
Other design matters for public works construction and improvement projects:
Sanitary sewers
Storm drainage systems
Street resurfacing and construction
Waterline projects
Management & Preparation
The Engineering Department also:
Manages other related engineering activities such as surveying, mapping, subdivision, and plat review
Prepares and monitors grant applications
Provides engineering review for developers, citizens, agencies, and others
Provides engineering assistance in the operation, construction, maintenance, and repair activities involving:
Conveyance
Sewage collection
Storage and distribution
Water transmission
Assists in providing estimates and forecasts for long-range planning
Provides investigations for public works functions
Investigates citizen complaints relating to public works activities
Reports & Budgeting
The Engineering Department also:
Prepares written and verbal reports as requested
Prepares and monitors the engineering department budget
Supervises subordinate employees
Attends City Council and other public meetings as directed