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

TYLin is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Civil Engineer to lead and support complex Rail + Transit infrastructure projects across the Mid-Atlantic region, serving agencies such as WMATA, VRE, MDOT MTA, Amtrak, and other regional transit authorities.

TYLin is committed to identifying top talent to continue with our plans to grow our organization. This posting is intended to establish a talent pipeline for future Senior Civil Engineer roles in the Mid-Atlantic region and may not be tied to a specific vacancy at this time.

The Opportunity
This role is suited for a senior-level civil engineer with deep experience in rail and transit corridor design, including track alignment coordination, site civil design for stations and maintenance facilities, drainage systems, and right-of-way improvements.
You will provide technical leadership across planning, preliminary engineering, and final design phases, ensuring compliance with agency criteria, AREMA standards, local jurisdictional requirements, and applicable federal regulations.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You’ll Do:

Technical Leadership & Design

• Lead civil engineering design for rail and transit projects, including:

  • Horizontal and vertical alignment coordination

  • Grading and drainage design

  • Stormwater management and erosion & sediment control

  • Utility relocations and conflict resolution

  • Access roads, parking facilities, and site development for stations and yards

• Develop design criteria, technical specifications, reports, and engineering calculations.

• Coordinate closely with track, structures, traction power, signals, and systems teams.

• Perform QA/QC reviews and serve as Engineer of Record (as applicable).

Project Delivery

• Manage and deliver multidisciplinary design packages.

• Interface with transit agencies, municipalities, and permitting authorities.

• Support constructability reviews and phased construction planning in active rail environments.

• Provide construction-phase services, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and site visits.

Client Engagement & Growth

• Support proposals and technical pursuits for Mid-Atlantic transit agencies.

• Participate in client meetings and stakeholder coordination efforts.

• Contribute to strategic growth initiatives within TYLin’s Rail + Transit practice.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).

• Professional Engineer (PE) license (DC, MD, or VA preferred; reciprocity required if licensed elsewhere).

• 10+ years of progressive experience in civil design for rail and/or transit infrastructure projects.

• Demonstrated experience with:

  • Rail corridor design and right-of-way constraints

  • Station site civil design

  • Drainage and stormwater management systems

  • Utility coordination in complex urban environments

• Working knowledge of AREMA guidelines and applicable agency standards (WMATA, Amtrak, MDOT MTA, etc.).

• Proficiency in Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, or similar design platforms.

• Strong technical writing and communication skills.

What We’re Looking For:

• A technically rigorous civil engineer with experience delivering projects in active rail environments.

• A collaborative leader who can mentor junior staff and guide cross-disciplinary coordination.

• A professional comfortable navigating complex permitting, stakeholder engagement, and urban constraints.

• An individual motivated to support the continued expansion of TYLin’s Rail + Transit presence in the Mid-Atlantic.

Why TYLin?

TYLin is a globally recognized infrastructure consulting firm delivering transformative transportation solutions. Our Rail + Transit team partners with leading agencies to improve mobility, res