The Engineers for the Town direct the inspection of all publicly approved projects performed under contract, such as public buildings, recreational facilities, parking lots, drainage projects, and controlled studies of waste disposal facilities. They also make recommendations regarding acceptance of improvements.

The Engineers direct the review of site improvement plans for subdivisions and recommend acceptance of revisions of subdivision layouts and other projects associated with the Planning Board.

They supervise improvement work performed by consultants or contractors on roads, bridges and drainage projects.