The Engineering Department oversees several engineering services for the City of Charleston and provides information on retaining walls, storm drainage, city right of ways, GIS information and street design. The Engineering Department provides surveys, designs, cost estimates and plans for construction of storm drains. Storm drains to separate stormwater from sanitary sewers.
Storm drains for residential street paving.
Grit chambers for removal of solids from the stormwater. Flood control projects. Investigate drainage complaints. Review and ins pect private construction projects, including subdivisions. Ensure compliance with City's drainage requirements.