Water/Wastewater Team Leader

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc.

Team Leader for Water/Wastewater engineering at Ruekert and Mielke, Inc. Leading and mentoring a dynamic engineering team while managing municipal and private projects.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeWaukesha • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil engineering with a focus on water and wastewater systems, complemented by strong leadership and client relationship management skills. Proven ability to mentor teams, drive business development, and oversee project management effectively.

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Civil EngineeringWater/Wastewater Engineering DesignProfessional Engineer License (PE)Client Relationship ManagementBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Water System DesignWastewater System DesignProject ManagementProposal PreparationContract Negotiation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationDeadline Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer License (PE) in Wisconsin

Industry Keywords

Municipal Development ProjectsPrivate Development ProjectsRFP ResponseQuality ControlStrategic Client Relationship Plans

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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 the firm to execute corporate strategies and advance water/wastewater service capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Civil Engineering or a related field
Professional Engineer License (PE) registration in Wisconsin
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, focusing on water/wastewater engineering design and review
Strong technical background in water and wastewater system
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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