What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineering Team Leader position at Ruekert & Mielke, Inc?
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
Goals & Responsibilities
This position includes, but is not limited to, the following duties and 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
Qualifications & Skills
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following education, experience, and abilities:
- 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
Axiom Consultants is proud to be 100% employee owned. Our flexible working environment, engaged culture, and in‐depth training and mentoring program are just a few of the reasons why we are consistently named the Best Engineering Company of the Corridor (Iowa City – Cedar Rapids metro area).
- 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
About Us
Axiom Consultants, a Ruekert & Mielke company, is a 100% employee-owned engineering firm recognized for its innovative approach to serving commercial, residential, and institutional markets. We provide full-service engineering, including comprehensive planning, design, construction services, project management, and owner’s representation.
As a six-time finalist and five-time winner of the Best Engineering Company of the Corridor (Iowa City – Cedar Rapids metro area), Axiom has earned a reputation for excellence, responsiveness, and efficiency. Our employee-centric culture fosters collaboration, mentorship, and professional growth, empowering our team to deliver high-quality work while maintaining a strong work-life balance.
Visit www.axiom-con.com to learn more.