Engineering

Engineering
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Public Works Adm.

Traffic Signal Maintenance

Sanitation-Landfill

Sanitation-Code Enforce.

Internal Services Adm.

Fleet Maintenance

Harlingen Proud/Recycling

The Engineering Department is responsible for project management, plan review of various private developments, design of construction plans for various city projects including roadways and storm drain systems and performing project field inspections as necessary. The City Engineer also serves as an advisor to the Planning Commission and provides assistance to other City departments in resolving engineering problems.

PROGRAM GOAL

Promote safety, order, convenience, prosperity and general welfare of the citizens of Harlingen in accordance with present and future needs of the City. Provide efficiency and economy in the process of development, for convenience of traffic and circulation of goods, for good civic design by enforcing adopted rules and standards.

OBECTIVES FOR 05-06

● Continue training program for Engineers and Developers
● Set groundwork to conduct storm drainage study in west Harlingen area
● Complete plans and specifications for Northwest Drainage Project and construct Phase I
● Continue to implement Capital Improvement Projects

Jeffrey A. Gilbert, City Engineer

Office Phone #: (956) 216-5306

E-Mail Address: jgilbert@myharlingen.us

Education:
1989 B.S. Civil Engineering, Southern Ill University

Historical Information:
1993     Ill. Department Trans., CEIII
1996     City of Waukegan, Ill, Assistant City Engineering
2001     Beach Park Il, Director of Public Works, City Engineering
2003     SPI, Texas, Director Public Works, City Engineering

Hobbies: Scuba Diving, Weight Training