Senior Structural Engineer, Rail + Transit (Design)

TYLin; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

TYLin, a global infrastructure firm, seeks a Senior Structural Engineer for the Rail + Transit group in New York City. You will shape major transit projects, mentor engineers, and lead design decisions across a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, constructible solutions that meet client needs.

You will work with stakeholders such as MTA, Amtrak, LIRR, and Metro-North, ensuring safety, code compliance, and performance through disciplined design and coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Experience with rail, transit, or transportation facilities.
• Experience delivering designs for major transit agencies (MTA, Amtrak, LIRR, Metro-North) advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of AREMA, AASHTO, IBC, NYC requirements.
• Proficiency with SAP2000/ETABS/RAM and BIM/CAD tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior-level structural design input for rail and transit facilities incl. stations, maintenance facilities, service buildings, coachyards, and right-of-way structures.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource on project teams and resolve complex structural challenges.
• Produce and review calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports per TYLin standards.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and designers, fostering growth and feedback.
• Lead structural tasks and components independently, coordinating with Project Managers for successful delivery.
• Perform structural analysis and design using steel, reinforced concrete, and masonry; consider seismic/dynamic loading where applicable.
• Support field investigations, condition assessments, and feasibility studies for transit works.
• Collaborate with architecture, civil, mechanical, electrical, and systems teams to integrate structural solutions.
• Participate in client coordination meetings with technical input and stakeholder alignment.

Skills

Structural design

Rail/transit facilities

Mentorship

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Structural Eng

New York PE license (SE or additional licensure a plus)

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

RAM

Revit

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

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 an accomplished Senior Structural Engineer to join our growing Rail + Transit Structural Engineering team in New York City. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced structural professional who takes pride in technical excellence, enjoys mentoring and supporting developing engineers, and is ready to take the next step into greater project ownership and leadership.

Based in our New York office, you will serve as a key technical resource delivering structural design solutions for some of the region's most complex transit infrastructure programs. You will work in close partnership with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams to produce high-quality structural designs for major clients including the MTA, Amtrak, LIRR, and Metro-North.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being deeply engaged in design, providing guidance to others, and helping deliver transformative transportation projects across the NYC metro area.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You'll Do

• Provide senior-level structural design and technical input for major rail + transit facilities, including stations, maintenance facilities, service buildings, coachyards, and right-of-way structures.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource on project teams, supporting design decisions and resolving complex structural challenges.
• Produce and review structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports to ensure alignment with TYLin's high standards and industry best practices.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and designers, fostering growth through technical guidance, collaboration, and thoughtful feedback.
• Begin leading structural tasks and project components independently, coordinating closely with Project Managers to support successful delivery.
• Perform structural analysis and design using steel, reinforced concrete, and masonry systems, including consideration of seismic and dynamic loading where applicable.
• Support field investigations, condition assessments, and feasibility studies for existing and new transit infrastructure.
• Collaborate in lockstep with multidisciplinary partners (architecture, civil, mechanical, electrical, systems) to integrate structural solutions within active transit environments.
• Participate in client coordination meetings, contributing technical expertise and helping maintain alignment with stakeholder expectations and operational needs.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Demonstrated structural engineering design experience, ideally focused on rail, transit, transportation, or industrial facilities.
• Experience delivering structural designs for major transit agencies such as MTA C&D, Amtrak, LIRR, Metro-North, or similar organizations would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Strong technical command of steel and concrete structural systems and familiarity with applicable codes and standards including AREMA, AASHTO, IBC, and NYC-specific requirements.
• Proficiency with structural analysis tools such as SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, or similar.
• Experience working in BIM/CAD environments including Revit, MicroStation, AutoCAD, or comparable platforms.
• New York PE license required (SE or additional licensure is a plus).
• A collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to partner effectively with Project Managers and multidisciplinary teams.
• A passion for design quality, mentorship, and contributing to impactful infrastructure that improves mobility and communities.

Why Join TYLin?

• Play a meaningful role in shaping the future of New York's rail and transit infrastructure through high-profile, technically challenging projects.
• Join a people-first culture that values mentorship, collaboration, and long-term professional growth.
• Work alongside experienced project leaders while building your own pathway into greater technical and project leadership.
• Enjoy a hybrid work environment, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits.
• Grow your career through exposure to signature projects, advanced training, and opportunities that evolve with your strengths.

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of$120,000 - $165,000 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 is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.

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.