Water/Wastewater Engineer Team Lead

Jobot; Iowa City (IA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Bonus programs

Remote work

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness resources

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a senior leader to head a water/wastewater team within our established engineering practice. The role focuses on mentoring staff, expanding project work, and strengthening client relationships across public-infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in water/wastewater engineering, a Civil Engineering degree, and a PE license. You will guide projects, ensure technical excellence, and partner with executives to drive strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required with PE license.
• 10+ years in water/wastewater engineering and leadership experience.
• Strong client relations and business development skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

People development

Project management

Client engagement

Business development

Water/wastewater engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

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.

Highlights include:

• Employee ownership with long term wealth building opportunities


• Performance and extra effort bonus programs


• Remote and flexible work options


• Generous paid time off and holiday benefits


• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage


• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) plans with employer match


• Flexible spending accounts and legal service benefits


• Employee assistance and wellness resources


• Tuition reimbursement for continued professional development

Job Details

Salary: $115,000 - $165,000 per year

This job is hosted by Brandon DeDeker.

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.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.