Civil Design Engineer

Are you a driven engineer ready to bring innovative agricultural infrastructure to life across the Midwest? Join Outland Design, a division of Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. (R/M), as a Design Engineer, and help shape the future of modern farming. We're looking for a motivated professional with 4–10 years of engineering and design experience who’s excited to take on meaningful, hands-on work in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

At Outland Design, you’ll work side-by-side with civil and agricultural engineering experts to design efficient, high-impact systems that help farms and agribusinesses thrive. From concept to construction, your role will support every phase of project delivery, while offering opportunities to expand your technical skills and grow professionally in a 100% employee-owned company.

What You’ll Gain

• Diverse Project Experience: Engage in everything from stormwater modeling to long-distance pipe design and construction support.
• Technology & Innovation: Build your expertise with tools like Civil 3D, GPS, robotic total stations, drones, and 3D laser scanning.
• Growth-Focused Culture: Learn from leaders in agricultural engineering and grow your impact through personalized mentorship and ownership opportunities.

Goals & Responsibilities

This position includes, but is not limited to, the following duties and responsibilities:

• Design detailed plan sets using AutoCAD and Civil 3D, incorporating client feedback and field data.
• Collaborate with internal team members and clients to develop construction-ready and permit-ready documents.
• Facilitate client and contractor meetings to support construction and implementation of design plans.
• Compile record documentation for constructed projects to ensure permit certification compliance.
• Assist with stormwater modeling and technical report writing.
• Participate in field data collection, site grading design, and utility layout (sanitary, storm, and water).
• Support the Reality Capture team by processing drone and 3D laser scan data for integration into project plans.
• Conduct construction inspections and monitor progress in the field.
• Use GPS and robotic total stations to gather data and validate design implementation.

Qualifications & Skills

The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following education, experience, and abilities:

• 4–10 years of engineering and design experience, preferably in civil or agricultural infrastructure.
• Professional licensure (PE) is preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; familiarity with Civil 3D is a plus (training provided).
• Experience or interest in stormwater modeling and utility layout design.
• Strong technical writing skills for reports, documentation, and permit submittals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

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.

We offer a highly competitive compensation program and unique benefits, including:

• Employee stock ownership plan
• Performance bonuses
• Extra hours bonuses
• Remote/flexible hours
• Generous personal time off and holiday programs
• Health, dental, vision, life, dependent life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Prepaid legal services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement

About Us

Outland Design

Outland Design, a division of Ruekert & Mielke, is a 100% employee-owned agricultural consulting firm, specializing in engineering, planning, permitting, and design services tailored for farms looking to enhance or expand their infrastructure. Our innovative approaches help dairy farms of all sizes enhance efficiency, reduce operational costs, and boost profitability.

Visit www.outland-design.com to learn more.

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. 

Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned civil engineering firm that has been empowering clients and employee owners to thrive since 1946. Together with our family of firms, Axiom Consultants and Outland Design, we tackle engineering challenges for a diverse set of clients across multiple sectors including government, agriculture, and real estate.  

Our team of engineers, environmental scientists, and technology experts work as an extension of our clients, offering exceptional planning, design, and construction management services. Combining experience, vision, and innovative technology, R/M serves as a trusted infrastructure ally to help “make community possible.”  

Visit www.ruekertmielke.com to learn more. 

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