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Engineering Services
The mission of Engineering Services is to provide quality engineering and technical support in a professional and efficient manner for City of Orinda residents and city departments.
Engineering Services prepares the 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and implements the program by producing designs, plans, and specifications and managing construction of the improvements.
The CIP, updated on an annual basis, addresses the City's infrastructure needs and includes:
Engineering Services manages design and construction of CIP projects funded on a continuous basis, through:
Do you need to check if your street is currently under Moratorium? Refer to the List of Streets under Moratorium.
Does your project require a Drainage or Grading permit? Refer to the Drainage/Grading Permit Process (PDF) (PDF).
City Engineer Responsibilities
The City Engineer is responsible for:- ADA Compliance in accordance with city standards and good engineering practices.
- Administration of the Capital Improvement Program
- Design, Construction, and Administration of Public Infrastructure Improvement Projects
- Stormwater Management, Drainage, and Erosion Control Plans
- Technical Review of Development Applications
- Traffic Management
ADA Compliance
Engineering services ensures all programs, services, and activities provided by the City of Orinda are accessible to people with disabilities.
Capital Improvement Program
Engineering Services prepares the 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and implements the program by producing designs, plans, and specifications and managing construction of the improvements. The CIP, updated on an annual basis, addresses the City's infrastructure needs and includes:
- Drainage
- Parks
- Pavement Improvements
- Streets
Archive
To see the current and past Capital Improvement Programs, please refer to the Capital Improvement Program Archive.
Design and Construction Administration of Public Infrastructure Improvement Projects
Engineering Services manages design and construction of CIP projects funded on a continuous basis, through:- Gas Tax
- The General Fund
- Measure C
- TFCA
List of Moratorium Streets
Do you need to check if your street is currently under Moratorium? Refer to the List of Streets under Moratorium.
Stormwater Management & Erosion Control Plans
Engineering Services ensures that the City is in compliance with the standards of the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits (NPDES). For more information visit our Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Plans pages.Drainage Plans
Engineering Services ensures that Article 2, Chapter 18.03 of the Orinda Municipal Code (Watercourse Alteration Permit, also knowns as Drainage Permit) is enforced. The City coordinates with the Contra Costa County Building Inspection Department, which issues drainage and grading permits to the City of Orinda.Does your project require a Drainage or Grading permit? Refer to the Drainage/Grading Permit Process (PDF) (PDF).