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Civil Engineering Lead

Leoforce
Iowa, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2027
Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $125,000 - $165,000 per year

Job Details
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A growing engineering consulting firm is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Team Leader to help expand operations, develop client relationships, and lead a high-performing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who enjoys leadership, mentorship, and driving business growth while delivering impactful infrastructure and development projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Recruit, mentor, and lead a team of engineering professionals.
  • Provide leadership and oversight for municipal infrastructure and private development projects.
  • Build and strengthen client relationships while supporting business development initiatives.
  • Lead proposal development, responses to RFPs, and contract negotiations.
  • Serve as a technical resource for project management, quality assurance, and staff development.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to execute strategic growth initiatives and expand market presence.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Iowa or ability to obtain.
  • 8 years of progressive civil engineering experience, including project management and/or business development responsibilities.
  • Experience with municipal infrastructure, land development, water resources, transportation, permitting, and construction projects.
  • Strong client-facing, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proven ability to grow teams, manage projects, and develop business opportunities.

A bit about us:
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Join a respected, employee-owned engineering firm that's been helping communities solve critical infrastructure challenges for decades. Known for delivering impactful projects in water, wastewater, transportation, and civil infrastructure, the company combines long-term stability with a collaborative, growth-focused culture.

If you're looking for an opportunity where you can make a visible impact, build lasting client relationships, and help shape the future of communities, this is a team worth exploring.

Why join us?
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Team members share in the company’s success while enjoying a supportive culture that prioritizes learning, mentorship, and work–life balance. It’s a place where people are trusted to do great work and recognized for it.

Highlights include:
  • Employee ownership with long term wealth building opportunities
  • Performance and extra effort bonus programs
  • Remote and flexible work options
  • Generous paid time off and holiday benefits
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with employer match
  • Flexible spending accounts and legal service benefits
  • Employee assistance and wellness resources
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued professional development

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Salary : $125,000 - $165,000

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