Civil Engineering Team Leader

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc•Des Moines, IA

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. What You’ll Gain Leadership opportunity to build and mentor your own civil engineering team Unmatched support from an 80-year-strong firm with robust technical and corporate resources Career-defining growth through client interaction, team building, and market expansion

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