Design Manager, Rail + Transit

Sidara•San Francisco, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

TYLin is seeking an experienced Design Manager to support the growth and delivery of its Rail & Transit practice in California. The role leads the design delivery of major transportation infrastructure projects, combining engineering expertise, design management, and multidisciplinary team leadership. The position calls for approximately 15 or more years of transportation infrastructure experience, ideally in California's Rail & Transit sector, along with a proven record managing complex design delivery and working with public- and private-sector clients. The Design Manager will also mentor technical professionals and help develop engineering talent.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical).
Current Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Approximately 15 or more years of progressive engineering experience, with significant experience in Rail & Transit or the broader transportation infrastructure market.
Strong understanding of design processes and project delivery requirements for major rail, transit, and transportation infrastructure developments.
Demonstrated track record managing and delivering complex engineering design assignments.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary technical teams and managing design interfaces across engineering disciplines.
Ability to build productive relationships with senior-level clients, public agencies, contractors, and project stakeholders.
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across technical and business teams.
Interest in mentoring, coaching, and developing technical professionals.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering.
Experience in the California transportation market, including knowledge of regional agencies, clients, and infrastructure programs.
Exposure to alternative project delivery models, including Design-Build, Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), or other collaborative delivery environments.
Experience supporting major capital programs and large-scale transportation infrastructure developments.
Involvement in business development, client relationship management, and strategic project pursuits.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering design teams through all phases of project development and delivery.
Manage design processes, technical deliverables, schedules, budgets, and quality expectations across major transportation infrastructure programs.
Provide design leadership and oversight to ensure technical solutions meet client requirements, regulatory standards, and project objectives.
Collaborate with project managers, technical leads, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve design and delivery challenges.
Build and maintain relationships with public-sector transportation agencies, private-sector clients, and industry partners.
Support project pursuits, client engagement, and development of new business opportunities.
Identify opportunities to improve design delivery processes, technical coordination, and project performance.
Mentor and develop engineering staff, support technical career progression, and foster a collaborative, high-performing design environment.