Senior Transportation Engineer, Roads + Highways

Global Infrastructure • Sacramento, CA

11d • $120,000 - $170,000

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 by providing senior-level technical leadership and project management for complex roadway and surface transportation projects across Northern California and the Bay Area. Deliver excellence by overseeing end-to-end delivery of major roadway projects, ensuring successful management of scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality. Grow the business by identifying and pursuing new transportation opportunities with Caltrans, Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA), local counties and cities, transit agencies, and other public-sector clients throughout Northern California. Build relationships by establishing and strengthening long-term client relationships with public agencies, teaming partners, and stakeholders across the Bay Area, Sacramento, and greater Northern California region. Drive strategy by partnering with regional and sector leadership to align business development initiatives with TYLin’s broader transportation growth strategy. Win work by leading and supporting proposals, interviews, and client presentations that showcase technical excellence, innovation, and a client-focused approach. Inspire talent by mentoring and developing junior and mid-level engineers and project managers, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture. Ability to do advanced corridor modelling on Civil 3D.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain. within a defined timeframe.
• 10+ years of experience delivering roadway and highway projects.
• Strong knowledge of Caltrans design standards, Highway Design Manual (HDM), Standard Plans and Specifications, and project development procedures.
• Proven project management and client-facing leadership experience.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Team-oriented leader who thrives in cross-functional environments.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a solutions-driven mindset.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Caltrans, MTC, BATA, county transportation authorities, and Bay Area municipalities strongly preferred.
• Experience with Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery methods preferred.
• Business development and proposal support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead with vision by providing senior-level technical leadership and project management for complex roadway and surface transportation projects across Northern California and the Bay Area.
• Deliver excellence by overseeing end-to-end delivery of major roadway projects, ensuring successful management of scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality.
• Grow the business by identifying and pursuing new transportation opportunities with Caltrans, Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA), local counties and cities, transit agencies, and other public-sector clients throughout Northern California.
• Build relationships by establishing and strengthening long-term client relationships with public agencies, teaming partners, and stakeholders across the Bay Area, Sacramento, and greater Northern California region.
• Drive strategy by partnering with regional and sector leadership to align business development initiatives with TYLin’s broader transportation growth strategy.
• Win work by leading and supporting proposals, interviews, and client presentations that showcase technical excellence, innovation, and a client-focused approach.
• Inspire talent by mentoring and developing junior and mid-level engineers and project managers, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.
• Ability to do advanced corridor modelling on Civil 3D.

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: Senior