Senior Rail Engineer (Track Design)

Posted 23 Days Ago
3 Locations
In-Office or Remote
140K-210K Annually
Senior level
Professional Services
The Role
Lead the planning and design of major rail and transit projects, managing track design teams and ensuring compliance with standards and quality.
Summary Generated by Built In

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

Location: Southern California (Hybrid)
Design what moves people. Lead what shapes communities.
TYLin is seeking a Senior Track Design Engineer to lead the planning and design of major rail and transit projects across Southern California and throughout the United States. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished engineer with deep technical expertise in trackwork design and a passion for delivering infrastructure that connects communities and transforms mobility.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Track Design Engineer, you will take the lead on complex, high-profile track design projects—serving as both a technical authority and project manager. You’ll direct multidisciplinary teams of engineers and designers, oversee project delivery from concept through construction, and ensure the highest standards of quality and safety.
In this role, you’ll operate as the Track Engineer of Record on projects leading delivery production , QA/QC reviews, and coordinating with clients and agency stakeholders to deliver designs that meet technical, operational, and budgetary goals. You’ll also play a key role in mentoring junior engineers, shaping TYLin’s technical excellence, and contributing to business development and pursuit efforts.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead and manage track design for commuter rail, light rail, subway, and freight systems across multiple projects and geographies.

  • Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR), stamping drawings and ensuring design integrity, accuracy, and compliance with all standards.

  • Oversee project delivery as Project Manager, including budgets, schedules, and client coordination.

  • Direct and mentor a team of engineers, designers, and CAD specialists to produce high-quality, coordinated design packages.

  • Lead QA/QC processes for all trackwork deliverables, maintaining TYLin’s standards of design excellence.

  • Perform and review alignment geometry, crossovers, turnouts, yards, and related civil components.

  • Collaborate with structural, civil, systems, and construction disciplines to deliver fully integrated designs.

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships; support business development and proposal pursuits.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required (California PE preferred, or ability to obtain).

  • Significant, demonstrated experience in rail and transit trackwork design.

  • Experience managing design teams would be a significant advantage.

  • Proven success leading major design packages from concept through construction.

  • In-depth knowledge of track geometry, special trackwork, rail operations, rail maintenance,  and construction practices.

  • Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills.

Why TYLin?

At TYLin, we bring technical excellence and creativity together to deliver world-class infrastructure that moves people and improves lives.

  • Impactful Work: Contribute to some of the most ambitious rail and transit programs in the nation.

  • Collaborative Culture: Work with industry-leading professionals who share your passion for innovation and quality.

  • Career Growth: Take advantage of robust professional development, leadership training, and advancement opportunities.

  • Global Reach, Local Commitment: Join a global firm with a strong local presence and a deep commitment to community-focused design.

  • Purpose-Driven Practice: Be part of a team building a sustainable and connected future.

Join TYLin and lead the way in designing the rail systems that move our world forward.


 

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $140,000 - $210,000 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.

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

Top Skills

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Track Geometry
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The Company
HQ: London
126 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

Sidara is a global collaborative of leading specialist firms that designs for people and the planet. Our visionaries, thinkers, and innovators around the world offer everything from architecture and design, engineering, and project management to digital strategy, sustainability consulting, and energy innovation.

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