Civil Engineering Team Leader

About the role

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.

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
• Serve 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

• Axiom Consultants is proud to be 100% employee owned.
• Flexible working environment, engaged culture, and in-depth training and mentoring program.
• 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, and 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.