Responsibilities
The Engineering Department is responsible for the general engineering requirements of the city. The department implements all plans and programs relating to city infrastructure including storm and sanitary sewers, structures, roadways, sidewalks and other improvements. The department also coordinates traffic engineering and grant estimation as well as plat books, Westlake's Geographic Information System (GIS), easements and deeds.
The Engineering Dept staff members include a design engineer, field engineers and inspectors, administrative assistants and a City Engineer.
Staff members provide technical engineering services in design, inspection, contract administration, complaint investigation and plan review and offer advice to residents in the areas of general grading, drainage and construction.
The department also provides technical support to all city departments on any infrastructure-related areas.