Water/Wastewater Team Leader

Are you ready to join a collaborative team at Ruekert & Mielke and make an impact as a Team Leader for Water/Wastewater? This newly created position, driven by the firm’s growth and internal advancement opportunities, reflects our continued commitment to innovation and client success. We’re seeking an experienced, client-focused Team Leader with a background in water/wastewater engineering. This is a senior levelleadership role for someone passionate about team building and mentorship. In this pivotal position, you will recruit, lead, and grow a dynamic team of technical professionals while serving as a trusted partner to clients and collaborating closely with firm leadership to support long-term service growth.

What You’ll Gain

• Leadership opportunity to grow and mentor your own water/wastewater engineering team
• Unmatched support from an 80-year-strong firm with robust technical and corporate resources
• Career-defining growth through client interaction and team building

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 the firm to execute corporate strategies and advance water/wastewater service capabilities

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 License (PE) registration in Wisconsin
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible civil engineering experience, focusing on water/wastewater engineering design and review
• Strong technical background in water and wastewater system, with working knowledge or related disciplines such as 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

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. 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 a “Top Workplace” by the Journal Sentinel.

We offer a highly competitive compensation program and unique benefits, including:

• Employee stock ownership plan
• Performance bonuses
• Generous personal time off and holiday programs
• Health, dental, vision, life, dependent life, and disability insurance
• Parental leave
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Prepaid legal services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement

About Us

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned civil engineering firm dedicated to helping local communities thrive. We provide innovative solutions in municipal infrastructure, water resources, GIS, and more, partnering with clients to deliver sustainable, cost-effective projects. Our employee ownership culture fosters collaboration, accountability, and professional growth, making R/M a great place to build your career.

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