Civil Engineering Team Leader

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc.

Civil Engineering Team Leader at Axiom Consultants overseeing projects and mentoring engineers. Leading market growth and client relationships in Central Iowa with a focus on municipal and private development.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeDes Moines • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Civil Engineering with a focus on project management, client relationship development, and team leadership. Proven ability to oversee municipal and private development projects while ensuring quality control and strategic execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil EngineeringProject ManagementBusiness DevelopmentClient Relationship ManagementProfessional Engineer (PE) Registration

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Hard Skills

Water DistributionSanitary Sewage CollectionWater ResourcesTransportationLand DevelopmentPermittingConstruction

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) Registration

Industry Keywords

Municipal DevelopmentPrivate DevelopmentRFP ResponseProposal PreparationContract Negotiation

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 Axiom and Ruekert & Mielke to execute corporate strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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