As the City of West Des Moines’ engineering authority, the City Engineer is responsible for planning, budgeting, and managing all public improvement projects. The City Engineer also ensures that projects follow State laws and engineering standards to minimize public risk and manage resources responsibly.

The Engineering Services Department is organized into the following areas:

Capital Improvements

• Design: Engineering design for City Departments and project management.
• Construction: Contract administration and field services for public improvements.
• Acquisition: Real estate purchase and disposition for City projects.

Utilities

• Sanitary Sewer: Repair programs and sewer construction permits.
• Stormwater: Repair programs and administration of the MS4 Pollution Prevention Permit.

Development

• Development Review: Plan reviews for all public improvement and subdivision projects.
• Right-of-Way Management: Coordination of utilities, streetlights, sidewalks, and trails in street right-of-ways.

Traffic & GIS

• Transportation Planning: Long-range planning, traffic studies, and analysis.
• Traffic Operations: Implementation of traffic operations.
• GIS and Mapping: Mapping data, design preparation, and computer systems support.

Facility Management

• Public Facilities: Construction and repair programs for City buildings.

Services by Request

• Wye Locates (Sanitary and Stormwater): Call 515-222-3475
• Sewer Capacity: Call 515-222-3475
• Traffic Counts and Forecasts: Email Eric Petersen