Engineering Services has primary responsibility for the management of the City's capital improvement projects including the planning, design, and construction management of public buildings, streets, utilities, storm water facilities, and recreational facilities. In addition, Engineering Services provides general engineering support and infrastructure planning for City departments, plans review for public improvements within subdivisions and commercial sites, and coordination of activities with utility companies, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and other federal, state, and local government agencies.

Engineering Services consists of a team of engineers, surveyors, technicians, and administrative staff organized in three sections under the City Engineer. The Engineering section is responsible for infrastructure planning, engineering design, and plans review of public infrastructure improvements. The Technical section provides surveying, drafting, customer service support, and administrative services as well as supplying information to citizens and outside agencies.

To receive information on capital improvement projects or subdivision and site plan requirements please contact Mr. Mike Hodges, Engineering Project Manager, or Mr. Fred Whitley, City Engineer, at (757) 727-6390. Information on property lines, right-of-ways, or to get map or plat copies call Mr. Tom Crispell, the Technical Services Supervisor, also at (757) 727-6390. General information regarding staff or services provided by the department can be answered by Ms. Pat Gates, Staff Secretary, also at (757) 727-6390. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.