Civil Engineering Team Leader

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.