Principal Engineer, Roads & Highways

Sidara


Job Location:

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 168000 - 247400
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 3000 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

The Principal Engineer will play a pivotal role in accelerating growth and strengthening TYLins Transportation practice across Southern California. This position combines client leadership strategic pursuit and hands-on project delivery excellence.

Initial priorities include expanding and deepening relationships with LA Metro Los Angeles County Public Works and major cities and counties throughout Southern Californiaparticularly in Orange County.

The role will also support major program delivery zero-emission initiatives multi-market pursuits alternative delivery strategies and data-driven transportation solutions. Working in close partnership with Irvine office leadership and regional/national practice leaders this position will help scale TYLins presence revenue and influence across the Southern California market.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What Youll Lead

Strategic Client Leadership & Market Growth

  • Serve as a senior relationship owner for LA Metro Los Angeles County Public Works and key Southern California cities and counties including Orange County agencies

  • Drive account growth strategies including capture planning executive engagement and positioning for major pursuits

  • Strengthen TYLins brand visibility through active leadership in WTS ASCE CMAA and other industry organizations

Pursuit Strategy & Executive Positioning

  • Serve on the Southern California leadership team providing strategic direction on go/no-go decisions capture strategies and executive positioning

  • Lead or support highway-focused and multi-disciplinary pursuits in partnership with the existing highway design team and broader transportation practice

  • Coordinate cross-market and alternative delivery pursuits aligning local strategy with corporate growth objectives

Program & Project Delivery Excellence

  • Serve as Project Manager on key roadway and transportation projects across Orange County and the greater Los Angeles region

  • Lead and mentor internal design teams and subconsultants ensuring quality schedule adherence profitability and client satisfaction

  • Provide strategic and hands-on support to active California programs to enhance delivery performance margin and follow-on opportunities

What Youll Bring

  • Degree & Licensure: Bachelors in Civil Engineering and active PE license in California

  • Proven Experience: 20 years leading managing and delivering roadway projects especially with Caltrans (District 4 and surrounding districts) LA Metro LA County Public Work major Southern California cities and counties including Orange County SANDAG TCA SBCTA RCTC etc

  • Understanding of financial drivers funding mechanisms and business strategy related to transportation delivery advanced education (MBA or similar) a plus

  • Strong experience interfacing with diverse stakeholders such as utility companies cities and counties

  • Technical Know-How: Deep familiarity with California design manuals standards and project development processes

  • Delivery Expertise: Experience in both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build environments is a plus

  • Strong Communicator: Excellent verbal written and presentation skills

  • Client-Focused Leader: A proactive relationship-driven mindset and commitment to high-quality innovative solutions

  • Integrity & Collaboration: You lead with integrity and thrive in team-oriented cross-functional settings


Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment we have provided the base compensation range of$168000 - $247400 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 is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.

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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 company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority legal or lawful client requirements.


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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 3000 employees throughout the Americas Asia and Europe the firm provides support on projects of varying si...