Engineering Department, City and Borough of Juneau

I need to speak to an engineer, whom do I ask for? A lot of people call us asking for an engineer. While we have engineers working here, there are often times when it would be more appropriate to talk to other staff members (several of whom are part of the Community Development Department, or CDD). Below are some common topics and whom to ask for, other than an "engineer". These people have specialized knowledge in the topic area and can all be reached at the same phone number, (907) 586-0800.

Topic	Staff Member(s) Available for Information
General Building Permit Information	Permit Center (CDD); ask for a Permit Specialist or Permit Clerk, Building Division.
Water/Sewer, Grading/Drainage or Driveway Permit Information	Permit Center (Engineering Department); ask for a member of the General Engineering Division staff.
Building, Electrical, Mechanical and/or Fire Code Information	Permit Center (CDD); ask for a member of the Building Division staff who has expertise on your specific topic. You may be referred to the Permit Specialist, a Building Inspector, the Assistant Architect or the Building Official.
Construction work in my neighborhood - a City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Project?	Engineering Department; ask for the project manager assigned to the specific project. Identify the location of work and type. The receptionist will connect you with the appropriate staff member.

What is the difference between the Engineering Department and the Community Development Department? Since our offices are together in the Marine View Center, it is sometimes difficult for the general public to distinguish between the two departments. The Engineering and Community Development Departments have the Permit Center in common. The City & Borough of Juneau Permit Center is the place to contact regarding any Building, Engineering (water,sewer,driveway and/or right-of-way), and Land Use Permits. The General Engineering Division (which is one of the divisions of the Engineering Department) is an integral part of the Permit Center. The General Engineering Division provides the following services through the Permit Center:

The other three Engineering Department divisions are responsible for the execution of CBJ's Capital Improvement Program.