Civil Engineering Team Leader

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Are you ready to lead, grow, and make your mark? Join Axiom Consultants, a Ruekert & Mielke company, where you’ll have the rare opportunity to build and shape your own civil engineering team in Des Moines—with the full backing of a 100% employee-owned firm and a strong support network across Iowa and Wisconsin.

We’re seeking an experienced, client-focused Civil Engineering Team Leader with a background in municipal engineering and/or private sector site development. This is a career-defining leadership role for someone passionate about team building, mentorship, and business development.

In this pivotal position, you will recruit, lead, and grow a dynamic team of technical professionals while serving as a trusted partner to clients. You’ll play a key role in expanding our presence in Central Iowa, leveraging Axiom’s strong reputation in Eastern Iowa and the robust resources of Ruekert & Mielke to deliver exceptional civil engineering solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Iowa (or ability to obtain)
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, including 5+ years in project management and/or business development roles
• Broad experience across water distribution, sanitary sewage collection, water resources, transportation, land development, permitting, and construction
• Proven experience with client interaction, business development, proposal preparation, and contract negotiation
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive both independently and within a team environment, while managing deadlines effectively

Responsibilities

• Recruit, mentor, and lead a team of engineering professionals
• Provide leadership and oversight on municipal and private development projects
• Drive market growth by building client relationships, responding to RFPs, and networking
• Serve as a technical resource for staff training, quality control, and project management
• Develop, execute, and oversee strategic client relationship plans
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and subconsultants
• Collaborate with leadership across Axiom and Ruekert & Mielke to execute corporate strategies

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan
• Performance bonuses
• Extra hours bonuses
• Remote/flexible hours
• Generous personal time off and holiday programs
• Health, dental, vision, life, dependent life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Prepaid legal services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees