The Division of Civil Engineering is responsible for the design, construction, and management of public facility infrastructure projects. The Civil Engineering Division ensures the integrity of the City s public right of way, and the safe and efficient movement of pedestrians and vehicles by planning, designing, constructing, and managing, bridges, sidewalks, alleys and 640 miles of streets. We also maintain 360 traffic signals throughout the city. Examples include parking, right of way control signs, traffic volume, noise, and traffic signal timing, design and operations.
Issue permits and inspect work performed in the public right of way including special use permits.
Responsible for preparing bidding documents, routing contracts for signature, managing insurance and bonding requirements, processing payments to contractors, interviewing employees at construction sites and monitoring prevailing wages.