Columbus Engineer's Department

123 Washington Street · Columbus, IN 47201
Phone: (812) 376-2540 · Fax: (812) 376-2643
Office Open: 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Monday - Friday

(Summer Hours: 7:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Monday - Friday)


Mission Statement

The Engineering office is charged with fulfilling the technical and operational needs of the civil city by performing the following duties:

  • Design and inspection of small public works projects
  • Supervision and review of large public works projects
  • Maintenance of City records: City maps, traffic inventory, accident map
  • Review proposed improvements: plats, subdivisions, permits
  • Provide technical expertise to other departments
  • Issue and inspect permits for street cuts, driveways, sidewalks