Civil Engineering Team Leader

About the role

Axiom Consultants, a Ruekert & Mielke company, seeks an experienced Civil Engineering Team Leader to join our growing team in Des Moines. The successful candidate will build and shape their own civil engineering team, serving as a trusted partner to clients and driving market growth.

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
• 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

• 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

• 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.