Engineering Department
The City of Amsterdam's Engineering and Public Works Department keep our City running smooth as well as help residents enjoy a high standard of living by maintaining, repairing and overseeing the infrastructure of The City of Amsterdam. The Engineering Department consists of four divisions which are administered by the City Engineer/Director of Public Works.
The four divisions are broken down as such: Division of Building and Zoning Enforcement, Water Filtration Plant, Waste Water Treatment Plant, and the DPW which includes streets, water/sewer and sanitation.
In addition to these City Departments, the City Engineer's Office is responsible for the following:
- Consulting and technical support to other Departments within the City
- Receiving and resolving public questions and concerns related to the Department
- Capital improvement planning, administration and budgeting
- Responsibility for the supervision of consulting engineers
- Supervision and administration on behalf of the City of all contracts for public construction projects
- Maintain custody of all City maps and surveys
Contact Rich Phillips
- Phone:(City Engineer) (518) 841-4331
- Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.