TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions.

Job Summary

Lead. Learn. Deliver Impactful Transit Projects Across the Northeast.



Join us as a Senior Civil Engineer, Rail + Transit, based in New York City, and take the lead on MTA, Amtrak, and regional rail projects that shape the future of public transportation. This role offers the perfect mix of hands-on design responsibility, technical challenge, and mentorship opportunities—giving you exposure to all aspects of Rail + Transit development, from track and station design to rail facilities and utilities.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Why This Role Matters:

• Take ownership of technically complex design projects across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

• Work alongside senior experts, expanding your knowledge while contributing your own experience and insight.

• Collaborate directly with clients, helping guide design decisions and deliver innovative solutions.

• Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering professional growth and building a culture of excellence.

• Advance your career by tackling challenging, high-profile projects in a collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the design and delivery of stations, tracks, rail facilities, utilities, and related civil infrastructure.

• Prepare plans, specifications, reports, and estimates, ensuring technical quality and compliance.

• Develop project scopes, schedules, and budgets, and take responsibility for key deliverables.

• Collaborate with clients, subconsultants, and internal teams to address complex design challenges.

• Conduct QA/QC reviews, ensuring design integrity and regulatory compliance.

• Contribute to project planning, coordination, and business development, representing technical excellence.

Who You Are:

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with 7–10+ years of civil engineering experience, ideally in rail and transit projects.

• Strong technical expertise across track, station, rail facility, and utility design.

• Comfortable guiding clients and collaborating with senior leaders.

• Natural mentor who enjoys developing junior engineers while leading by example.

• Proficient with Civil3D, MicroStation/Geopak, or equivalent design software.

• Collaborative, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions.

Why Join Us?

• Lead and contribute to MTA, Amtrak, and regional rail projects, gaining exposure to complex and high-profile transit work.

• Work with industry leaders, expanding your expertise and influence in Rail + Transit engineering.

• Take on challenging projects with real responsibility, while growing toward future leadership opportunities.

• Be part of a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive team that values mentorship, innovation, and collaboration.

• Make a tangible impact on the future of transit infrastructure in NYC and the region.

 

Additional Information

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TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits may include extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage, continuing education benefits, paid time off, employee assistance program and a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

TYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environ