Engineering

About

The Melrose Department of Public Works Engineering Division provides engineering and support for the City’s infrastructure including roadways, sidewalks, traffic signals, street lights, drainage, water distribution, wastewater collection and conveyance, and public buildings, while also supporting DPW Operations and Facilities Divisions as needed and providing support to the general public. Engineering functions include procurement, development and oversight of capital plans and associated budgeting, oversight of design and construction projects, infrastructure reviews of proposed new development, and management of infrastructure Geographic Information Systems. The Engineering Division also houses records including roadway and utility plans, water and sewer service tie cards, and other historical documents. Public services include permitting and oversight of work within or impacting the City’s right-of-way and/or utilities connected to the City’s infrastructure, assistance with walk-in needs related to DPW functions (e.g., collecting billing discount forms, arranging metal goods pickups, etc.), and answering questions and concerns regarding the City’s construction projects.

STAFF CONTACTS

NAMETITLEPHONE NUMBER
Elena Proakis Ellis

Director of Public Works

781-665-0142

Vonnie Reis, P.E.

City Engineer

781-979-4172

Jay Coy, P.E.

Deputy City Engineer

781-979-4172

Scott Dixon

Construction Inspector

781-979-4172

Lilly Farah, EIT

Project Engineer

781-979-4172

Jennifer Rosa

Water/Engineering Administrative Assistant

781-979-4172