Water/Wastewater Engineer Team Lead

Jobot; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Bonus programs

Remote work options

Generous PTO

Healthcare insurance

401(k) with match

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness resources

Legal service benefits

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer in Madison, WI to lead and mentor a growing team focusing on public infrastructure projects. You will manage projects, foster client relationships, and drive strategic growth for the practice within a supportive, employee-owned firm.

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 related field.
• PE license is required.
• 10+ years of experience in water/wastewater engineering.
• Proven leadership and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a water/wastewater team.
• Oversee water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Develop client relationships and support BD.
• Provide technical guidance and project leadership.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on growth initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Client engagement

Mentorship

Strategic growth

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

Job description

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

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.

• 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

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.