The Public Works Design & Technical Support Unit provides technical engineering service and support to all units in the Office of Public Works and Intermodal Transportation.

This service and support consists of design service, plan preparation, specification preparation, cost estimates, site inspections and any other engineering services required. The review of plans and specifications for the various programs as prepared by outside agencies (consulting engineering firms, Corps of Engineers, etc.) is handled by this unit. The various programs requiring this support are:

• Statewide Flood Control Programs
• Port Construction and Development Priority Program
• Dam Safety and Regulatory Program
• Dam Maintenance Program
• Statewide Drainage Program
• Capital Outlay Program
• Technical Assistance Program
• Watershed Development Program
• Aviation Program

The Water Resources Permit Advisory function is contained within this unit.