Engineering
Integrity and Quality
Mission Statement
The mission of the Engineering Department is to provide public infrastructure essential to the safety, health, mobility, and quality of life for Des Moines' citizens, business, and guests.
Responsibilities of the Engineering Department
Engineering design, construction and project management for the City's Capital Improvements Program (CIP) in excess of $100 million annually.
- Real estate acquisition and relocations services
- Environmental services
- Geographical Information systems for storm, sanitary, streets and property
- Traffic control signal systems, signs, and pavement markings
- Parking system operations including garages, lots, and street parking
- Engineering support of Des Moines Metropolitan Wastewater Reclamation Authority (WRA) Management Agency
- Technical support for Economic Development

City of Des Moines, Iowa
Engineering Department
- 400 Robert D.Ray Drive
- Des Moines, Iowa 50309
- Phone: (515) 283-4920
- Fax: (515) 283-4112
- E-mail: Engineering Department
- Web Site: http://www.dmgov.org
