The County Engineer manages El Paso County public roads and bridges, ensuring they meet safety standards and rules. This role includes planning road and bridge improvements, coordinating maintenance, obtaining funding, overseeing construction projects, and making sure that our County roads comply with state and federal safety requirements.

The County Engineer works closely with the Planning and Community Development Department to review new development projects. Planning El Paso County’s future transportation networks is another core function of the County Engineer and Engineering staff regularly meet with community groups such as the Highway Advisory Commission (HAC), Pikes Peak Rural Transportation Authority (PPRTA), and the El Paso County Planning Commission to share information and listen to community input related to these efforts.

The County Engineer also handles stormwater management, conveyance and compliance, ensuring the county follows national rules to prevent water pollution.

Engineering Groups

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COUNTY ENGINEER
Joshua J. Palmer, P.E.

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Telephone: (719) 992-0090
Email: EPCPIO@elpasoco.com

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3275 Akers Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
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Development Services

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Stormwater

Educate yourself on El Paso County’s stormwater systems and plan ahead for heavy precipitation to avoid flooding in your area.

Asset Management

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Survey

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Construction Services

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Traffic Operations

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Capital Projects

Large-scale design and construction projects that address; facility improvements, network expansion, or asset maintenance, rehabilitation, and renewal.

Resources

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Engineering Cone Zone Map

See active construction projects and planned 2023 El Paso County Public Works projects including active permits to work in the public right of way. The project status Planned refers to projects which are intended to be completed this year or project cycle (may extend beyond calendar year), In Construction projects are in or near the construction phase, and Complete projects are considered compete and no longer in construction.

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Weekly Road Maintenance Projects

The County’s transportation network consists of more than 2,000 miles of paved and gravel roads, and related right-of-way assets. The Engineering Division’s Traffic Engineering, Design, Construction Management, Real Estate, and Infrastructure Planning Sections handle all aspects of the transportation system including policy and standards, planning, and contract project execution.

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Extreme Machine | Tough Jobs

In this episode, the Communications Department tagged along with El Paso County Public Works. We learned how our roads are reclaimed to make them safer and smoother. Don’t forget to subscribe to see future Tough Jobs episodes!

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ROW Permitting

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DPW Open Data Portal

The Department of Public Works Open Data Portal is your gateway to open data and data-driven tools in an interactive environment.

Cone Zone Map

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MTCP

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Featured Public Works News

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Opening of El Paso County Subdivision Paving Season 2024

April 16, 2024 – All paving companies and developers, please be advised that effective today, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, El Paso County Department of Public Works Development, Engineering Division, has opened all paving of new development within unincorporated El Paso County due to favorable temperatures and expected forecasts of our local area. Please note: Early…

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El Paso County Offices Closed Monday for Memorial Day

May 25, 2023 – El Paso County administrative offices, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. The closure includes the following: El Paso County Treasurer & Public Trustee’s Office El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Office – All locations El Paso County Department of Human…

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OUR VISION

El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.

OUR PURPOSE

We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.