Lead Transportation Engineer / Project Manager – Roads + Highways

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 3,000 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

Lead with vision: Guide major roadway and surface transportation projects with senior-level insight and technical expertise.
Deliver excellence: Oversee delivery of complex roadway projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
Grow the business: Identify and secure new opportunities, focusing on Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), King County Metro, and other public agencies in the Pacific Northwest.
Build relationships: Develop trusted, long-term partnerships with clients, agencies, and teaming partners across Washington, Oregon, and the broader Pacific Northwest region.
Drive strategy: Collaborate with regional and sector leadership to align business development efforts with broader strategic goals.
Win work: Lead or support compelling proposals and presentations that highlight innovation, expertise, and a client-first mindset.
Inspire talent: Mentor and support junior and mid-level staff, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented team culture.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Degree & Licensure: Bachelor’s in civil engineering and active Washington State PE license (or ability to obtain one).

• Proven experience: 12+ years managing and delivering roadway projects, especially with WSDOT, City of Seattle SDOT, King County Metro, and other regional agencies.

• Technical know-how: Deep familiarity with Washington State design manuals, standards, and project development processes.

• Delivery expertise: Experience with both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build project delivery methods preferred.

• Client-focused leadership: Strong communication, relationship-building, and client engagement skills with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset.

• Integrity & collaboration: Team-oriented leader who thrives in cross-functional environments and models integrity in all decisions.

 

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $150,000 - $225,000 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.  

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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.

 

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