Engineering

The Engineering division of the city is responsible for capital project management from conception to completion. Other responsibilities include project design, assessment of infrastructure deficiencies and making corresponding recommendations, roadway safety, pedestrian, and ADA studies and recommendations, Stormwater Management and Floodplain Management, land surveys, operational engineering support, and construction inspection. From a private development standpoint, the Engineering division helps developers navigate the process, review and approve Land Development Permits, Water Distribution System Permits and subdivision plats, review development impacts, and issue right of way, utility, and sewer permits.  

For questions related to private development or City projects, please contact the office using the information below.

To report an issue, please call Tuscaloosa 311 (dial 311 within city limits or 205-248-5311).

William “Bill” Butler
Deputy City Engineer

Clint Bradford, PE
Civil Engineer, Sr

Zach O'Neal, PE
Civil Engineer

Brett Blackburn, PE
Civil Engineer

Laine McCool 
Project Manager

Jeff Thompson, PLS
Land Surveyor

Josh Norris
Construction Manager

Darrell Sellers
Construction Manager

Ryan Chesnutt
Construction Manager

Jennifer Taylor
Permit Administrator

Shakeyla Moore
Office Administrator