Water/Wastewater Team Lead

Are you ready to lead, grow, and make your mark? Join Ruekert & Mielke, Inc., where you’ll have the opportunity to lead and develop a high-performing civil engineering team focused on water/wastewater design and review. We’re seeking an experienced, client-focused Water/Wastewater Team Leader with a background in water/wastewater engineering. This is a senior level leadership 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 systems, 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. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Ruekert & Mielke, Inc.