The City Engineer is responsible for coordination of City projects and new development, the establishment of technical standards, and coordination with other agencies, including the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Lake County, St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD), neighboring cities, and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The Engineering Division also incorporates Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Surveying into the organization. The City Engineer supervises staff, assists with the establishment of long range plans, policy and procedures, prepares and reviews project estimates, and approves invoices. The City Engineer also assists with City growth management planning associated with regional transportation issues.

Adrian Parker

Development Review Engineer

The Assistant City Engineer provides professional engineering, project development, public relations, and project administration in directing various City projects and works closely with the City Engineer.

The Development Review Engineer coordinates development and development review activities for the department, and reviews construction plans and specifications for compliance with land development codes, especially as related to transportation, traffic, pavement, and sidewalks. The Development Review Engineer also reviews submittals for compliance with land development codes, construction standards, and reviews actual progress in the field.

Douglas Franklin

Surveying Technician

Surveying is an important part of the Engineering Division. The Surveying Technicians are responsible for the collection of sub millimeter accurate information for the purposes of creating legal descriptions, showing topographical details of land within the City of Leesburg, and constructing new structures with precision accuracy. The ability to record, research, and create information is of great value to the City, saving time and money by removing the expensive process of outsourcing. This facilitates the collection and utilization of accurate and precise data in a timely manner.