Water/Wastewater Engineer Team Lead

LeoForce

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 115,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Performance bonus

Remote work options

PTO & holidays

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Flexible spending accounts

Legal service benefits

Wellness resources

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a lead Civil Engineer in Des Moines, IA to build and mentor a water/wastewater team within a growing engineering and consulting firm. You will develop client relationships, oversee projects, and drive strategic growth for the practice.

The role requires a PE license, a Civil Engineering degree, and 10+ years in water/wastewater engineering, with strong leadership and business development capabilities.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
10+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering.
Strong background in project management, client engagement, and business development.
Proven leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality results.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineering professionals.
Manage and oversee water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Develop and strengthen client relationships while supporting business development efforts.
Provide technical guidance, quality oversight, and project leadership.
Collaborate with senior leadership to support long-term growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team-building

Project management

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Des Moines, IA, US

Job Details

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $115,000 - $165,000 per year

Join a growing engineering and consulting firm in a key leadership role focused on expanding and mentoring a water/wastewater team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys developing people, building client relationships, and helping drive the strategic growth of a successful practice.

What You'll Do

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineering professionals.
Manage and oversee water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Develop and strengthen client relationships while supporting business development efforts.
Provide technical guidance, quality oversight, and project leadership.
Collaborate with senior leadership to support long-term growth initiatives.

What We're Looking For

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
10+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering.
Strong background in project management, client engagement, and business development.
Proven leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering high-quality results.

A bit about us:

We are a long-established, employee-owned engineering firm specializing in public infrastructure and community-focused projects. With more than seven decades of continuous operation, the firm provides planning, design, and construction-phase services to municipalities, utilities, and institutional clients across the Upper Midwest and neighboring regions. Its work primarily supports water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation, and related civil infrastructure systems, with an emphasis on long-term reliability and regulatory compliance.

Why join us?

Team members share in the company's success while enjoying a supportive culture that prioritizes learning, mentorship, and work-life balance. It's a place where people are trusted to do great work and recognized for it.

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