Engineering Department located behind the Fire House

The Wapakoneta Engineering Department is responsible for all engineering related projects in the City. This work includes reviewing and issuing building permits, contractor registration, administration of public works and other construction projects, technical reviews and reports for the City Council, Planning Commission, Zoning Commission and issuance of sanitary sewer and water authorizations.

The department is also responsible for all water and sanitary sewer service connections, the preparation of engineering plans and specifications for a variety of public works projects, the supervision of subdivision road construction, and traffic engineering reports.

As of August 2009, the department issued 130 building permits, of these 92 were misc, 5 for new residences, 5 additions to current residences, 4 alterations, 9 garage, 6 sign,and 9 commercial permits.