Senior Rail Track Design Engineer

TYLin; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TYLin is seeking a motivated Senior Track and Civil Engineer to join our Rail & Transit team. This role will support and lead components of complex transportation projects across all phases—from planning and design to procurement and construction—while collaborating with senior project managers and multidisciplinary teams.

The Track and Civil Engineer will lead the planning, design, and delivery of rail and transit track infrastructure across the U.S., with deep expertise in track geometry,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 8+ years in rail track design including light rail, heavy rail, commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, or freight rail.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one U.S. state.
• Proficiency with Bentley OpenRail, OpenRoads, InRoads, MicroStation, Civil 3D, or similar platforms.
• Strong knowledge of AREMA and FRA regulations.

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, and yard layouts.
• Oversee preparation and review of engineering plans, specifications, and reports.
• Coordinate with signaling, traction power, OCS, communications, civil, structural, and geotechnical teams.
• Provide senior technical review, QA, and risk management guidance.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers.

Skills

Track design

Rail systems coordination

Project leadership

Civil engineering

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

PMP certification (a plus)

Tools

Bentley OpenRail

OpenRoads

InRoads

MicroStation

Civil 3D

Job description

Hybrid

US | FL | Coral Gables - 355 Alhambra Circle

US | NY | New York - 322 Eighth Avenue

US | NY | New York - 32 Old Slip

US | FL | Tampa - 12802 Tampa Oaks Boulevard

US | CA | San Francisco - 345 California Street

US | TX | Houston - 24 Greenway Plaza

US | CA | Los Angeles - 707 Wilshire Boulevard

US | IL | Chicago - 8755 West Higgins Road

US | FL | Pensacola - 25 West Cedar Street

US | IL | Chicago - 200 South Wacker Drive

US | FL | Tampa - 100 South Ashley Drive

US | FL | Fort Lauderdale - 6750 North Andrews Avenue

US | TX | Dallas - 2218 Bryan Street

Full time

5638

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 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—while working closely with senior project managers and multidisciplinary teams.

The Track and Civil Engineer will lead the planning, design, and delivery of rail and transit track infrastructure across the U.S. This role is ideal for an experienced rail engineering professional with deep technical expertise in track design, alignment geometry, corridor integration, and multidisciplinary coordination.

You will play a key role in delivering complex rail projects—including LRT, heavy rail, commuter rail, and yard/maintenance facilities—while supporting the growth of our national Rail + Transit practice. This role can be based in any of our U.S. locations.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

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 to ensure integrated solutions.


• Provide senior-level technical review, quality assurance, and risk management guidance.


• Lead multidisciplinary teams across project phases, including feasibility studies, preliminary engineering, final design, and construction support.


• Interface with clients, transit agencies, freight railroads, and regulatory authorities (e.g., FRA, state DOTs) to resolve technical issues and support decision‑making.


• Mentor and develop junior and mid‑level engineers, fostering technical excellence and growth within the team.


• 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, with the ability to effectively present technical concepts to clients, stakeholders, and leadership.


• Experience working with U.S. transit agencies (e.g., MTA, LA Metro, CTA, MBTA) or Class I/short line freight railroads is highly desirable.

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 environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.

Our Global Infrastructure team, including TYLin (http://www.tylin.com/), Introba (http://www.introba.com/), Landrum & Brown (http://landrumbrown.com/en/) form the Infrastructure division of Sidara (http://www.dargroup.com/).

Sidara is a leading, privately‑owned professional services group with a diverse history and a global presence.

Sidara world‑class planning, design, engineering, and project management firms are dedicated to achieving our clients’ ambitions and supporting sustainable communities worldwide.

The Global Infrastructure division is comprised of 5,000 people operating in 21 countries.