Rail Bridge Engineering Lead

Description

As a senior leader within our Rail + Transit Structures team, you will play a critical role in driving the successful delivery of complex railway bridge projects. With a focus on technical excellence, strategic project oversight, and client partnership, you’ll lead multidisciplinary teams and mentor the next generation of bridge engineers while guiding the growth of our rail infrastructure practice.

• Oversee and review engineering reports, design packages, and technical documentation prepared by the team, ensuring quality assurance in alignment with TYLin’s standards.
• Serve as a thought leader in the rail bridge sector, representing TYLin at industry events, conferences, and technical committees.
• Actively contribute to business development efforts, including proposal development, client interviews, and identifying new project opportunities.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships with DOTs, Class I and short-line railroads, and public transportation agencies.
• Serve as the technical authority on seismic analysis, fatigue assessment, and load rating evaluations, ensuring full compliance with AREMA, AASHTO, and agency-specific standards.
• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the design and analysis of rail bridges, including steel, concrete, and long-span structures.
• Lead and manage major rail bridge projects from concept through construction, including schedule, budget, quality control, and risk management.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a collaborative, learning-oriented team culture.
• Collaborate with internal teams across disciplines—including track, geotechnical, and construction management—to deliver integrated and innovative infrastructure solutions.

Requirements

TYLin is seeking a Rail Bridge Engineering Leader to join our growing Rail + Transit team. In this high-impact role, you will lead the design and delivery of complex railway bridge projects for public agencies, Class I railroads, and design-build clients. We are looking for an accomplished bridge engineer with deep technical expertise in rail structures, a thorough understanding of industry standards, and a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams. This leadership position offers the opportunity to mentor engineers, manage strategic client relationships, and play a key role in the continued growth of our rail infrastructure practice.

If you’re an accomplished bridge engineer ready to take on a leadership role in shaping the future of rail transportation, we invite you to join TYLin and help deliver infrastructure that moves people and communities forward.

• Demonstrated leadership in technical mentorship, project delivery, and client engagement.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois (or ability to obtain via reciprocity); Structural Engineer (SE) license is highly desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in bridge engineering, with a strong focus on railroad and transit structures.
• Experience in strategic planning, proposal writing, and business development within a consulting environment.
• Proven success managing large-scale rail infrastructure projects and interfacing with Class I Railroads or similar public agencies.
• Deep knowledge of AREMA and railroad-specific design standards and procedures.
• Expertise in structural analysis tools such as SAP2000, CSI Bridge, MIDAS, and LARSA.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Strong understanding of funding mechanisms, permitting processes, and regulatory compliance for public infrastructure.

Benefits

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $165,000 - $290,000 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.

• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits such as Supplemental Life, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Professional development programs
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• 401k with company matching
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)/Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

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