Senior Rail Track Design Engineer
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Coral Gables, FL - USA
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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
TYLin is seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Track and Civil Engineer to join our Rail & Transit team. This role is ideal for professionals with 8-12 years of experience who are ready to take the next step in their career. You will support and lead components of complex transportation projects across all phasesfrom planning and design to procurement and constructionwhile working closely with senior project managers and multidisciplinary teams.The Track and Civil Engineer will lead the planning design and delivery of rail and transit track infrastructure across the U.S. This role is ideal for an experienced rail engineering professional with deep technical expertise in track design alignment geometry corridor integration and multidisciplinary coordination.
You will play a key role in delivering complex rail projectsincluding LRT heavy rail commuter rail and yard/maintenance facilitieswhile supporting the growth of our national Rail Transit practice. This role can be based in any of our U.S. locations.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Responsibilities & Qualifications
What Youll Do
Serve as the discipline lead for track design on major rail and transit projects across the U.S.
Lead the development of horizontal and vertical alignments turnouts crossovers special trackwork and yard/maintenance facility layouts.
Oversee preparation and review of engineering plans specifications design criteria and technical reports.
Conduct and review corridor studies constructability analyses phasing/staging plans and design alternatives.
Coordinate closely with signaling traction power overhead catenary systems (OCS) communications civil structural and geotechnical teams to ensure integrated solutions.
Provide senior-level technical review quality assurance and risk management guidance.
Lead multidisciplinary teams across project phases including feasibility studies preliminary engineering final design and construction support.
Interface with clients transit agencies freight railroads and regulatory authorities (e.g. FRA state DOTs) to resolve technical issues and support decision-making.
Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers fostering technical excellence and growth within the team.
Support business development efforts including proposal preparation client engagement and strategic pursuits.
Contribute to advancing TYLins best practices for track design rail corridor integration and constructibility.
What Youll Bring
Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in rail track design including light rail heavy rail commuter rail intercity passenger rail or freight rail projects.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one U.S. state (or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity).
PMP certification is a plus.
Proven experience leading complex rail infrastructure projects.
Advanced knowledge of track geometry alignment design and corridor integration.
Proficiency with industry design tools such as Bentley OpenRail OpenRoads InRoads MicroStation Civil 3D or similar platforms.
Strong understanding of applicable U.S. standards and guidelines including AREMA FRA regulations and relevant state and local agency requirements.
Experience coordinating with rail systems disciplines (signaling OCS traction power communications).
Solid understanding of constructability staging maintenance-of-way requirements and operational constraints.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively present technical concepts to clients stakeholders and leadership.
Experience working with U.S. transit agencies (e.g. MTA LA Metro CTA MBTA) or Class I/short line freight railroads is highly desirable.
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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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