Lead Transportation Engineer / Project Manager – Roads + Highways
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in civil engineering and active Washington State PE license (or ability to obtain one).
- 12+ years managing and delivering roadway projects, especially with WSDOT, City of Seattle SDOT, King County Metro, and other regional agencies.
- Deep familiarity with Washington State design manuals, standards, and project development processes.
- Experience with both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build project delivery methods preferred.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and client engagement skills with a proactive, solutions-driven mindset.
- Team-oriented leader who thrives in cross-functional environments and models integrity in all decisions.
Responsibilities
- Guide major roadway and surface transportation projects with senior-level insight and technical expertise.
- Oversee delivery of complex roadway projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
- 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.
- Develop trusted, long-term partnerships with clients, agencies, and teaming partners across Washington, Oregon, and the broader Pacific Northwest region.
- Collaborate with regional and sector leadership to align business development efforts with broader strategic goals.
- Lead or support compelling proposals and presentations that highlight innovation, expertise, and a client-first mindset.
- Mentor and support junior and mid-level staff, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and growth-oriented team culture.
Benefits
- extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage
- continuing education benefits
- paid time off
- employee assistance program
- a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
