The Engineering Division consists of three sections as follows:

Current Engineering: This section provides comprehensive engineering review and inspection services for all private development projects and inspection services of utility construction within the public right-of-way. It also maintains the database for City street lights and storm drainage system and provides Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) flood zone information.

Capital Improvement Engineering: This section implements the City’s construction program for new facilities and major maintenance projects. It provides design, surveying, scheduling, and construction management for the projects. This section also conducts public hearings and informational meetings, and coordinates with outside agencies for funding, joint projects and project review. The City's Clean Water Program is required as part of the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board’s 1986 Basin Plan and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulation dealing with urban and storm water runoff. The program funds street sweeping and drainage maintenance activities, evaluates sources of pollution in urban runoff, identifies pollutant control measures, and implements effective pollutant control measures for storm water flows.

Bidding on a Project: For information on how to bid on a City project, click here.

The Open Space Division maintains, acquires and develops open space lands in Walnut Creek. It oversees a current inventory of 2,700 acres of prime oakland and grasslands, and a network of 26 hiking and equestrian trails.

The Parks Division landscapes and maintains three neighborhood parks and five community parks, including 18 tennis courts, two swimming centers, and an equestrian center.

The Streets/Building & Equipment Maintenance Division oversees City buildings, equipment, and streets.