Senior Rail Engineer (Track Design)

Sidara • Los Angeles, CA

1d • $140,000 - $210,000 • Hybrid

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 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• In-depth knowledge of track geometry, special trackwork, rail operations, rail maintenance, and construction practices .
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing design teams would be a significant advantage.
• Proven success leading major design packages from concept through construction.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level