Water/Wastewater Team Lead

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc • Waukesha, WI

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About The Position

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. is seeking an experienced, client-focused Water/Wastewater Team Leader with a background in water/wastewater engineering. This is a senior level leadership role for someone passionate about team building and mentorship. In this pivotal position, you will recruit, lead, and grow a dynamic team of technical professionals while serving as a trusted partner to clients and collaborating closely with firm leadership to support long-term service growth. This role offers a leadership opportunity to grow and mentor your own water/wastewater engineering team with unmatched support from an 80-year-strong firm with robust technical and corporate resources. Career-defining growth is achieved through client interaction and team building.

Requirements

• 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, with working knowledge or related disciplines such as 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 the firm to execute corporate strategies and advance water/wastewater service capabilities

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior