Engineering Department

About Us

Subdivision Ordinance 2005 (opens in a new window) TIPS FOR A DRY BASEMENT Charles E. Van Allman Jr., P.E., L.S. City Engineer 1238 West Main Street Salem, VA 24153 Phone: (540) 375-3032 Fax: (540) 375-4040 Email:engineering@salemva.gov Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

For real estate information on individual parcels, please see the Property Data Search.

The Engineering Department is responsible for management of engineering and construction projects throughout the City. Other responsibilities:

• Erosion and Sediment Control Administration and Inspection
• Construction Inspection
• City Mapping, GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and GPS (Global Positioning Systems)
• Engineering Design.
• Site Plan Review
• Surveying
• Water & Sewer location