Preserve Project Designer

Join our Planning and Development team as a Preserve Project Designer and put your technical, design, and communication skills to work on meaningful projects across the Forest Preserve District. In this role, you'll support the planning, design, administration, and implementation of a wide range of architectural, engineering, landscape, and natural resource restoration projects. The district is currently in the process of updating our masterplan and has ongoing construction and design projects.

What You'll Do

• Assist with preparing design details, construction documents, specifications, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimates for capital improvement projects.
• Conduct site analysis and collect field data, including surveys and tree inventories, using traditional, GPS, and Total Station equipment.
• Support the development of project scopes, design concepts, goals, cost estimates, and permitting needs.
• Provide technical assistance to District departments to evaluate facility needs and help develop action plans.
• Assist with contract administration and the design–bid–build process, including meetings, plan reviews, site inspections, and punch-list closeout.
• Help prepare long range master plans for preserves through inventory, analysis, public input, design recommendations, and cost projections.
• Create visual materials such as graphic exhibits, 3D / BIM models, and other imagery to communicate project ideas.
• Present project information to district staff and assist with coordinating licenses and easements with outside agencies.
• Promote safe work practices and maintain an organized and hazard-free work environment.
• Provide excellent internal and external customer service and support other duties as needed.

What You'll Need

Schedule, Pay, & Benefits

Work Setting

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to apply your technical expertise in a mission driven environment where your work directly supports the district and ultimately enhances the experiences of millions of visitors each year.

Apply Today

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Additional information about the position and job duties can be found in the attached job description or on our website.

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is an equal opportunity employer.