Engineering

Mission StatementThe City of Marietta Engineering Department is dedicated to providing professional, well-organized, and cost effective municipal engineering services to the citizens of Marietta, as well as other Departments of the City. Our efforts are focused on providing a high level of expertise for designing/planning, advising, administering, and overseeing all public works improvements and subdivision developments. Our goal is to provide these services within the project budget and timeframe required while protecting the public health, safety, and welfare of the Citizens of Marietta.

Department Goals and Responsibilities:The Engineering Department is responsible for providing mapping, design services, project management, and construction contract administration for municipal public works projects. These project activities include improvements for roadways, bridges, sanitary and storm sewers, storm water management, water distribution lines and other civil engineering projects funded in the City's Capital Improvement Program, as well as any engineering work needed for other city departments.

The department manages and administers the annual programs and specific improvement projects for streets, sanitary, and storm sewer construction, surveying for municipal projects and traffic engineering. The Department also administers the Subdivision Regulations, preparation and review of Land Development Permits, Access Permits, Right of Way Permits, and State regulated sanitary and storm sewer regulations. The department also maintains records of the sanitary sewer collection system, water distribution lines, subdivisions, roadways, bridges and City right of way. All public right of way improvements, privately or publicly constructed, are inspected by this department. The Engineering Department has recently assisted with implementation of the City's GIS System and is dedicated to improving and protecting our City's infrastructure utilizing best management practices and introducing GIS based Asset Management.