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Water/Wastewater Engineer Team Lead

Leoforce
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2027
Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $115,000 - $165,000 per year

Job Details
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Join a growing engineering and consulting firm in a key leadership role focused on expanding and mentoring a water/wastewater team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys developing people, building client relationships, and helping drive the strategic growth of a successful practice.

What You'll Do
  • Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineering professionals.
  • Manage and oversee water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Develop and strengthen client relationships while supporting business development efforts.
  • Provide technical guidance, quality oversight, and project leadership.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to support long-term growth initiatives.

What We're Looking For
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • 10 years of experience in water/wastewater engineering.
  • Strong background in project management, client engagement, and business development.
  • Proven leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality results.

A bit about us:
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We are a long‑established, employee‑owned engineering firm specializing in public infrastructure and community‑focused projects. With more than seven decades of continuous operation, the firm provides planning, design, and construction‑phase services to municipalities, utilities, and institutional clients across the Upper Midwest and neighboring regions. Its work primarily supports water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, and related civil infrastructure systems, with an emphasis on long‑term reliability and regulatory compliance.

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 : $115,000 - $165,000

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