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

Join a global leader in engineering as our CAD Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Rail and Transit projects in Southern California. We’re seeking a CAD expert with a passion for precision and a deep understanding of rail and transit engineering. In this role, you’ll lead CAD operations, manage design standards, and streamline workflows across high-impact projects that shape transportation infrastructure. Bring your expertise to an environment where innovation meets world-class engineering, and help us build a more connected future in one of the most dynamic transit markets in the U.S.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You'll Do:

• Inventory and assess current CAD capabilities, reviewing software, hardware, and staff skillset.

• Implement TYLIN CAD standards for electronic files, hardcopies, and processes for the production of project plans and disseminate to staff (both managers and production staff).

• Apply CAD expertise and skill in the development of detailed bridge construction plans.

• Provide training in CAD techniques.

• Prepare visual simulations and architectural renderings.

• Coordinate with client representatives and be responsible for the set-up of project specific CAD standards and templates.

• Review of project onboarding documentation, including BIM Execution Plans, project-specific CAD standards and site-specific document control requirements.

• Train staff to be responsible for aspects of project set-up for future opportunities.

• Coordinate/Interface with IT group for software and hardware requirements.

• Overall management of project CAD files, and training of production staff to efficiently organize and maintain project files, including both master files and sheet files.

• Coordination with project and task managers and participation in plan production and QA/QC according to TYLIN Standards.

• Training of staff in the proper and efficient creation of plots, including hardcopy, pdf and batch plots, and download files to either electronic media or to ftp site.

• BIM experience is desirable.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

What You'll Bring:

• Requires 15+ years of experience and 2-year A.S. degree from an accredited college is preferred.

• Must have skills with MicroStation or AutoCAD in an engineering environment, specifically associated with the production of bridge structural plans.

• Familiarity with rail and roadway agency CADD standards is desirable.

• Knowledge of working with macros and electronic delivery is a plus.

• In addition, knowledge of MS Excel & Word, as well as computer skills such as networking, hardware/software installations, configurations, and troubleshooting is desired.

• Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.

• Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.

• High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.

• Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.

• Willing to jump in and help the production staff as-needed to meet project deadlines.

• Understanding of design principles and a design background desirable.

 

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $98,000 - $175,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin