Senior Rail Track Design Engineer
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About the Role
TYLin seeks a Senior Track and Civil Engineer to lead rail track design for major U.S. transit projects.
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Responsibilities
- Serve as discipline lead for track design on major rail and transit projects across the U.S.
- Lead development of horizontal and vertical alignments, turnouts, crossovers, special trackwork, and yard/maintenance facility layouts
- Oversee preparation and review of engineering plans, specifications, design criteria, and technical reports
- Conduct and review corridor studies, constructability analyses, phasing/staging plans, and design alternatives
- Coordinate closely with signaling, traction power, OCS, communications, civil, structural, and geotechnical teams
- Provide senior level technical review, quality assurance, and risk management guidance
- Interface with clients, transit agencies, freight railroads, and regulatory authorities
- Mentor and develop junior and mid level engineers
- Support business development efforts including proposal preparation and client engagement
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum 8 years of experience in rail track design (light rail, heavy rail, commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, or freight rail)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one U.S. state or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity
- Advanced knowledge of track geometry, alignment design, and corridor integration
- Proficiency with Bentley OpenRail, OpenRoads, InRoads, MicroStation, Civil 3D, or similar platforms
- Strong understanding of AREMA, FRA regulations, and relevant state/local agency requirements
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Job Summary
- TYLin is seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Track and Civil Engineer to join our Rail & Transit team.
- This role is ideal for professionals with 8 12 years of experience who are ready to take the next step in their career.
- You will support and lead components of complex transportation projects across all phases—from planning and design to procurement and construction.
What You'll Do
- Serve as the discipline lead for track design on major rail and transit projects across the U.S.
- Lead the development of horizontal and vertical alignments, turnouts, crossovers, special trackwork, and yard/maintenance facility layouts.
- Oversee preparation and review of engineering plans, specifications, design criteria, and technical reports.
- Conduct and review corridor studies, constructability analyses, phasing/staging plans, and design alternatives.
- Coordinate closely with signaling, traction power, overhead catenary systems (OCS), communications, civil, structural, and geotechnical teams.
- Provide senior level technical review, quality assurance, and risk management guidance.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams across project phases.
- Interface with clients, transit agencies, freight railroads, and regulatory authorities.
- Mentor and develop junior and mid level engineers.
- Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client engagement, and strategic pursuits.
- Contribute to advancing TYLin’s best practices for track design, rail corridor integration, and constructibility.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in rail track design, including light rail, heavy rail, commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, or freight rail projects.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one U.S. state (or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity).
- PMP certification is a plus.
- Proven experience leading complex rail infrastructure projects.
- Advanced knowledge of track geometry, alignment design, and corridor integration.
- Proficiency with industry design tools such as Bentley OpenRail, OpenRoads, InRoads, MicroStation, Civil 3D, or similar platforms.
- Strong understanding of applicable U.S. standards and guidelines, including AREMA, FRA regulations, and relevant state and local agency requirements.
- Experience coordinating with rail systems disciplines (signaling, OCS, traction power, communications).
- Solid understanding of constructability, staging, maintenance of way requirements, and operational constraints.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working with U.S. transit agencies or Class I/short line freight railroads is highly desirable.
Additional Information
- TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package including medical, disability and life insurance, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.
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