Rail Bridge Engineering Lead
Tylin
Lead design and delivery of complex rail bridge projects, mentor team, manage clients.
5 days ago ago
$165,000 - $290,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
New York, NY
Hybrid
Company Size
3,200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Architecture
Consulting
Design
Project Management
Construction Services
Transportation
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Infrastructure
Buildings
Mobility and Transportation
Underground Works
Structural Engineering
Historic Preservation
Renovation
Adaptive Reuse
Role
What you would be doing
bridge design
seismic analysis
load rating
report review
project management
client relations
- 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.
What you bring
arema
pe license
se license
sap2000
csi bridge
midas
- 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.
- 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
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Company
Overview
Founded 1954
Year of Establishment
The company was established in 1954 by its visionary founder.
65 offices
Global Presence
Operates across four continents, showcasing its global reach.
#30 global design firms
ENR Ranking
Consistently ranks high among top global design firms.
Revenue growth
Financial Health
Sustained revenue growth has driven international expansion.
- 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.
- Committed to providing clients with the best solutions.
- Operate with integrity, acting ethically, fairly, and sustainably.
- Promote collaboration through a diverse and inclusive team focused on technical excellence.
- Strive to innovate, finding new and improved solutions to clients' challenges.
- Approachable people
- Proven capabilities
- Global experience
2030
Net Zero Commitment
Aim to achieve operational net zero carbon assets by the year 2030.
2030
Embodied Carbon Target
All new construction and major renovations will achieve net zero embodied carbon by 2030.
14/17
SDG Achievement
Directly addresses 14 of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
- Measure and publicly disclose energy consumption, scope 1 and 2 building emissions, and whole life carbon emissions annually.
- Implement decarbonization roadmap: energy and refrigerant efficiency upgrades, renewable energy procurement, and electrification strategies.
- Maximize embodied carbon reductions and compensate for any residual upfront embodied emissions.
- Verify annual building energy and whole life carbon emissions data through independent third-party ESG verification.
- Minimize environmental footprint through sustainable operations & procurement policy (waste reduction, reuse/recycling, sourcing sustainable materials).
- Bring a diverse and inclusive team, working together towards technical excellence
- Equity: Creating healthy, thriving, and equitable local communities through infrastructure that enables access, affordability, health, and dignity
- Equity Practice growth: developing and bringing on folks representing their respective regions and expertise, guided by passions and stories
- Hiring approach must be more expansive/inclusive—e.g., planners, DE&I professionals, HBCUs, non-engineers, non-traditional education paths
- Water equity and environmental justice collaboration across global alliance
- Glassdoor data: reports of supportive staff, ability to learn a lot, flexibility in work schedule; interns note approachable culture and quick response from anyone
- Glassdoor data: mentions long hours, multiple hats, communication gaps
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