A city engineer provides technical assistance, guidance, and expertise for many City Boards and Departments. The City Engineer serves in the following capacities:
- Engineer for the Board of Public Works and Safety
- Engineer for the Plan Commission
- Engineer for the Port Authority
- Engineer for the Redevelopment Commission
- Engineer for the Utility Service Board
- Traffic Engineer
City of Portage engineering duties include:
- Conducting traffic studies, drainage, and sanitary studies
- Design, manage and inspect city construction projects
- Grant development and administration
- Inspect private developer construction projects
- Issue Right-of-Way cut permits
- Manage consultants, contractors, and sub-contractors
- Obtain permits from governmental entities such as IDNR, IDEM, and the USCOE
- Reviewing site and subdivision plans for adequacy and accuracy