Lead Civil Engineer, Transportation Design

Description

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of civil engineering components for transportation and transit projects, with a strong focus on utilities, site development, grading, and stormwater management systems.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers, providing technical training, performance feedback, and career development support.
• Play a pivotal role in developing the next generation of civil engineering talent.
• Utilize AutoCAD and MicroStation to produce and review detailed engineering drawings, models, and plans.
• Lead technically challenging, high-visibility projects that shape the transportation landscape of Chicago and beyond.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standards of technical excellence.
• Collaborate with some of the industry’s most talented engineers and planners.
• Serve as the technical authority on project design decisions, ensuring quality, innovation, and compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Support business development by contributing to proposals, client presentations, and project planning.
• Manage and coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams, fostering collaboration between engineers, designers, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Shape the future of transportation in Chicago and beyond. TYLin is seeking an accomplished Lead Civil Engineer to drive the design and delivery of utility, land development, and stormwater systems for high-profile transportation and transit facilities. This is a career-defining opportunity for an experienced Professional Engineer to lead technically complex projects while mentoring the next generation of engineers.

• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroStation is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive career experience in civil engineering, with a strong portfolio of utility, grading, and stormwater designs for transportation or transit projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Proven track record of leading technical teams and mentoring emerging professionals.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois or ability to obtain Illinois licensure through reciprocity within 6 months of hire.

Benefits

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.

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $130,000 - $200,000 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.

• Enjoy a supportive workplace culture that values technical excellence, innovation, and career growth.

Training + Development

Interview process

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