Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Happy Engineers Week! Our Engineering team maintains and develops the infrastructure that allows us to provide essential services to our residents. Check out this episode of Fresh Faces to meet our newest Civil Engineer, Derek Budnik. Welcome to #TeamDesPlaines!
#videodescriptions for the #blind and #visuallyimpaired
0:16 - 0:40. Text: Derek's Fresh Facts. Official title: Civil Engineer I. What is your degree in? Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering. Soon to have a Masters in Public Administration. Why work in Des Plaines? Grew up in surrounding neighborhoods and familiar with the area.
1:23 - 1:42 Text: Derek's Fresh Facts. Hobbies: Games & puzzles, going to see movies, going to sporting events, and cooking/baking. Why this career? The combination of improving people's lives without them really knowing it and a mix of things that interest me.
2:08 - 2:31 Text: Derek's Fresh Facts. Favorite part of your job: Learning the different perspectives each department has and how they all work together. Who do you help the most? Most of my interactions are with utility companies since I review and approve their applications for work. What skills help the most? Organization and creativity.
Happy Engineers Week! Our Engineering team maintains and develops the infrastructure that allows us to provide essential services to our residents. Check out this episode of Fresh Faces to meet our newest Civil Engineer, Derek Budnik. Welcome to #TeamDesPlaines!
#videodescriptions for the #blind and #visuallyimpaired
0:16 - 0:40. Text: Derek's Fresh Facts. Official title: Civil Engineer I. What is your degree in? Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering. Soon to have a Masters in Public Administration. Why work in Des Plaines? Grew up in surrounding neighborhoods and familiar with the area.
1:23 - 1:42 Text: Derek's Fresh Facts. Hobbies: Games & puzzles, going to see movies, going to sporting events, and cooking/baking. Why this career? The combination of improving people's lives without them really knowing it and a mix of things that interest me.
2:08 - 2:31 Text: Derek's Fresh Facts. Favorite part of your job: Learning the different perspectives each department has and how they all work together. Who do you help the most? Most of my interactions are with utility companies since I review and approve their applications for work. What skills help the most? Organization and creativity.
