The Engineering Department is the City's contract manager for the construction of municipal utilities, roads, associated with redevelopment of aging City infrastructure, and new developments. Their mission is to provide efficient, centralized, and cost-effective services to the residents and businesses of New Haven.
The Engineering Department is responsible for the planning, coordination, and preparation of the City's bid procedures, estimates, plans, and specifications. They are also responsible for other design matters for public works construction and improvement projects for the City's sanitary sewers, storm drainage systems, street resurfacing and construction, and waterline projects. This provides core transportation, sanitation, and clean water services to residents and businesses.