The Engineering Department is responsible for providing the necessary design, inspection, and project management services to the City of Albany. The department serves as an information repository for Albany's existing infrastructure, which can be utilized by the private sector for future development and by City forces for maintenance. This department provides a vital function by providing information about the infrastructure to guide and promote development without causing undue financial or physical hardship to taxpayers. This is accomplished by carefully reviewing, approving, and inspecting development projects to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, as well as sound engineering principles.
The Engineering Department's Traffic Division is responsible for the installation and maintenance of all traffic control devices, as well as conducting studies to implement necessary modifications that improve traffic flow. This department also coordinates activities with the utility companies, the GA D.O.T., Dougherty County, state and federal agencies, and other engineers relative to long-range planning.