Rail Bridge Engineering Lead

Overview

Lead design & delivery of complex rail bridge projects, managing teams and client relations.

Key Responsibilities

• integrated design
• design review
• seismic analysis
• load rating
• bridge design
• project management

Tasks

-Collaborate with internal teams across disciplines—including track, geotechnical, and construction management—to deliver integrated and innovative infrastructure solutions. -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. -Serve as the technical authority on seismic analysis, fatigue assessment, and load rating evaluations, ensuring full compliance with AREMA, AASHTO, and agency-specific standards. -Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships with DOTs, Class I and short-line railroads, and public transportation agencies. -Actively contribute to business development efforts, including proposal development, client interviews, and identifying new project opportunities. -Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a collaborative, learning-oriented team culture. -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.

Requirements

• pe license
• sap2000
• csi bridge
• midas
• arema
• 15+ yrs

What You Bring

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

Benefits

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

About Tylin

-Began as a two-person engineering consultancy. -Engineered iconic projects including long-span prestressed bridges, airport terminals, highways, rail systems, and water infrastructure. -Carved a niche in specialty infrastructure—bridges, aviation, marine, transit, buildings, and water—and grew through acquisitions like Silman and Greeley & Hansen. -Recent standout projects include the San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge eastern span, Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge, Champlain Bridge in Montreal, and major metro lines in Panama. -Narrative is one of technical innovation—including prestressed concrete, seismic resilience, and BIM integration—woven into real-world application. -Evolved from a bridge specialist into a multidisciplinary infrastructure powerhouse, combining deep roots with a future-focused vision.

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