Senior Civil Engineer, Rail + Transit
About The Position
TYLin is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Civil Engineer to lead and support complex Rail + Transit infrastructure projects across the Mid-Atlantic region, serving agencies such as WMATA, VRE, MDOT MTA, Amtrak, and other regional transit authorities. TYLin is committed to identifying top talent to continue with our plans to grow our organization. This posting is intended to establish a talent pipeline for future Senior Civil Engineer roles in the Mid-Atlantic region and may not be tied to a specific vacancy at this time. This role is suited for a senior-level civil engineer with deep experience in rail and transit corridor design, including track alignment coordination, site civil design for stations and maintenance facilities, drainage systems, and right-of-way improvements. You will provide technical leadership across planning, preliminary engineering, and final design phases, ensuring compliance with agency criteria, AREMA standards, local jurisdictional requirements, and applicable federal regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license (DC, MD, or VA preferred; reciprocity required if licensed elsewhere).
- 10+ years of progressive experience in civil design for rail and/or transit infrastructure projects.
- Demonstrated experience with: Rail corridor design and right-of-way constraints Station site civil design Drainage and stormwater management systems Utility coordination in complex urban environments
- Working knowledge of AREMA guidelines and applicable agency standards (WMATA, Amtrak, MDOT MTA, etc.).
- Proficiency in Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, or similar design platforms.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead civil engineering design for rail and transit projects, including: Horizontal and vertical alignment coordination Grading and drainage design Stormwater management and erosion & sediment control Utility relocations and conflict resolution Access roads, parking facilities, and site development for stations and yards
- Develop design criteria, technical specifications, reports, and engineering calculations.
- Coordinate closely with track, structures, traction power, signals, and systems teams.
- Perform QA/QC reviews and serve as Engineer of Record (as applicable).
- Manage and deliver multidisciplinary design packages.
- Interface with transit agencies, municipalities, and permitting authorities.
- Support constructability reviews and phased construction planning in active rail environments.
- Provide construction-phase services, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and site visits.
- Support proposals and technical pursuits for Mid-Atlantic transit agencies.
- Participate in client meetings and stakeholder coordination efforts.
- Contribute to strategic growth initiatives within TYLin’s Rail + Transit practice.
Benefits
- extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage
- continuing education benefits
- paid time off
- employee assistance program
- retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
