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Job description
Hybrid
nUS | WA | Bellevue - 12011 Bel-Red Road
nFull time
n6391
nTYLin 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.
nJob Summary
nThis posting is intended to gather expressions of interest from Track Design Engineers for anticipated opportunities expected to arise over the next 3-6 months. While an immediate vacancy may not be available, we are building relationships with talented professionals who are interested in joining our Rail + Transit team as new projects and hiring needs materialize.
nTYLin is seeking an experienced Senior Track and Civil Engineer to join our growing Rail + Transit team in the Pacific Northwest. This role is ideal for a rail engineering professional with approximately 8-12 years of experience who combines strong technical expertise with the ability to lead track and civil design within complex, multidisciplinary transportation projects.
nYou will play an important role in the planning, design, and delivery of rail and transit infrastructure throughout the Pacific Northwest and across the U.S. Working alongside project managers, engineers, architects, and other technical specialists, you will contribute across the full project lifecycle - from planning and preliminary engineering through final design, procurement, and construction support.
nThe ideal candidate brings strong experience in track alignment, geometry, corridor integration, and multidisciplinary coordination, with exposure to light rail, heavy rail, commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, freight rail, or rail yards and maintenance facilities.
nThis position offers an opportunity to contribute to major transportation programs in markets such as Washington and Oregon, while also supporting TYLin's broader national Rail + Transit practice.
nResponsibilities & Qualifications
nWhat You'll Do
nnnServe as a senior technical resource for track and civil design on major rail and transit projects in the Pacific Northwest and across the U.S.
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nnLead the development of horizontal and vertical track alignments, turnouts, crossovers, special trackwork, and track layouts for stations, corridors, yards, and maintenance facilities.
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nnDevelop, review, and oversee engineering plans, specifications, design criteria, calculations, and technical reports.
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nnSupport and lead corridor studies, feasibility assessments, constructability reviews, design alternatives, phasing, staging, and maintenance-of-way planning.
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nnCoordinate closely with signaling, traction power, overhead catenary systems (OCS), communications, civil, structural, geotechnical, and other disciplines to develop integrated project solutions.
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nnProvide technical leadership and quality control throughout planning, preliminary engineering, final design, and construction support.
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nnEvaluate existing rail infrastructure and operational constraints and develop practical design solutions that consider safety, constructability, maintainability, and service continuity.
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nnWork directly with clients, transit agencies, railroads, contractors, and regulatory authorities to resolve technical issues and support project decisions.
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nnSupport projects involving light rail, heavy rail, commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, streetcar, freight rail, and rail yards/maintenance facilities.
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nnMentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, helping to build technical capability within the Rail + Transit team.
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nnSupport business development activities, including proposals, technical presentations, client meetings, and strategic pursuits.
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nnContribute to TYLin's continued development of best practices in track design, rail corridor integration, constructability, and multidisciplinary project delivery.
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n nWhat You'll Bring
nnnBachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related discipline.
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nnApproximately 8+ years of progressive experience in rail track and civil engineering.
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nnExperience delivering rail infrastructure projects involving light rail, heavy rail, commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, freight rail, or rail yards and maintenance facilities.
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nnProfessional Engineer (PE) license in at least one U.S. state, or the ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity.
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nnStrong technical knowledge of track geometry, horizontal and vertical alignment, corridor design, special trackwork, and rail infrastructure integration.
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nnExperience developing and reviewing engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, and design documentation.
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nnProficiency with industry design tools such as Bentley OpenRail, OpenRoads, InRoads, MicroStation, Civil 3D, or similar platforms.
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nnStrong understanding of applicable U.S. standards and guidelines, including AREMA, FRA requirements, and relevant state and local agency standards.
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nnExperience coordinating with rail systems disciplines including signaling, OCS, traction power, communications, and other rail systems.
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nnUnderstanding of rail operations, constructability, staging, maintenance-of-way requirements, and operational constraints.
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nnStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, project managers, technical teams, and stakeholders.
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nnDemonstrated ability to lead technical work and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
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nnExperience with Pacific Northwest transportation agencies such as Sound Transit, King County Metro, TriMet, WSDOT, ODOT, Amtrak, or regional/local transit agencies is highly desirable.
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nnExperience working with Class I or short-line freight railroads is also highly desirable.
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nnPMP certification or demonstrated project management experience is a plus.
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n nWhy TYLin?
nAt TYLin, you'll have the opportunity to work on challenging transportation infrastructure projects while collaborating with some of the industry's most experienced technical professionals. Our Rail + Transit practice combines local market knowledge with the resources and expertise of a national and global engineering organization.
nYou'll have the opportunity to contribute to high-profile transportation programs across the Pacific Northwest and beyond, while helping shape the future of rail and transit infrastructure in the communities we serve.
nTrust. Nurture. Inspire. These principles shape how we work with our clients, our communities, and each other.
nAdditional Information
nTYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $120,000 - $170,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.
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nTYLin 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.
nWe encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.
nCollaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.
nTYLin is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.
nOur Global Infrastructure team, including TYLin ( , Introba ( , Landrum & Brown ( form the Infrastructure division of Sidara ( .
nSidara is a leading, privately-owned professional services group with a diverse history and a global presence.
nSidara world-class planning, design, engineering, and project management firms are dedicated to achieving our clients' ambitions and supporting sustainable communities worldwide.
nThe Global Infrastructure division is comprised of 5,000 people operating in 21 countries.
Worksite address
bellevue, WA, 98009, US
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