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Civil Practice Team Leader

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GRAEF

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United States , Minneapolis

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Job Description:

GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, has a new opportunity for a Civil Engineering Leader in our Minneapolis office. This opportunity offers exciting challenges while leading single and multi-discipline projects. We improve the physical environment for the benefit of society in a sustainable manner.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead and participate in business development activities, including proposal preparation, project interviews/presentations, and client management
  • Develop new business opportunities by strengthening relationships with existing clients and creating new client connections
  • Represent the firm at industry events, professional associations, and community activities to enhance visibility and market presence
  • Project engineering and management including project oversight, setting priorities and developing objectives, project financial management as well as hands-on involvement in the design process
  • Serve as a technical resource for site civil team members

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in leading a wide variety of site development projects, municipal roadway or utility projects
  • Success in business development planning, including developing strategic business plans, marketing activities, client development, presentation experience and proposal development
  • Knowledge of general civil engineering, including stormwater management design, municipal utility design and permitting regulations
  • Knowledge of municipal utility design including sanitary sewer and water main
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License in Minnesota
  • Good communication skills and a proven track record in successfully interacting with clients and internal team members
  • General knowledge of Autodesk Civil3D, hydrology and hydraulic software

Nice to have:

  • Master’s degree
  • Experience managing a group
  • PE licenses in other Midwest states
What we offer:
  • Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs
  • A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration
  • Flexible Hours/Hybrid Schedule
  • Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and support
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Plans
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Casual Dress

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 06, 2026

Work Type:
Hybrid work
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