Who We Are
The Engineering department plays a vital role in supporting a thriving, resilient, and growing Delta. Responsible for a broad portfolio of essential services and infrastructure projects, the department ensures the city remains safe, accessible, and sustainable while directly enhancing residents’ quality of life. Engineering includes several specialized teams that manage capital construction projects, oversee public works and utility services, deliver transportation and safety improvements, and provide permitting and customer service. Together, these teams support Delta’s continued growth through strategic infrastructure renewal, a focus on safe and active transportation, and a strong commitment to responsive public service.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Administrative and Customer Services
- Design and Construction
- Operations
- Transportation and Special Projects
- Utilities
What We Do
Administrative and Customer Services oversees the City’s reception and switchboard operations, responds to public service requests, and processes permits related to highway use, tree cutting, hydrant access, filming, special events, and more.
Design and Construction manages the delivery of Delta’s annual capital infrastructure upgrade program, including project management, drafting, and surveying.
Operations provides day-to-day public works services, including street and sidewalk maintenance, horticulture, tree care, sports field maintenance, and snow and ice control.
Transportation and Special Projects leads road safety and mobility planning, oversees transportation infrastructure upgrades, provides assistance with engineering requirements for land development and building permit projects, and advances key initiatives such as the Vision Zero Strategy and Cycling Master Plan.
Utilities oversees long-term planning, upgrades, and maintenance of Delta’s water, sewer, drainage, and flood protection systems, along with waste and recycling services.