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Tylin lists this Senior Rail Track Design Engineer opportunity in houston, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Hybrid
nUS | FL | Coral Gables - 355 Alhambra Circle
nUS | NY | New York - 322 Eighth Avenue
nUS | NY | New York - 32 Old Slip
nUS | FL | Tampa - 12802 Tampa Oaks Boulevard
nUS | CA | San Francisco - 345 California Street
nUS | TX | Houston - 24 Greenway Plaza
nUS | CA | Los Angeles - 707 Wilshire Boulevard
nUS | IL | Chicago - 8755 West Higgins Road
nUS | FL | Pensacola - 25 West Cedar Street
nUS | IL | Chicago - 200 South Wacker Drive
nUS | FL | Tampa - 100 South Ashley Drive
nUS | FL | Fort Lauderdale - 6750 North Andrews Avenue
nUS | TX | Dallas - 2218 Bryan Street
nFull time
n5638
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
nTYLin is seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Track and Civil Engineer to join our Rail & Transit team. This role is ideal for professionals with 8-12 years of experience who are ready to take the next step in their career. You will support and lead components of complex transportation projects across all phases-from planning and design to procurement and construction-while working closely with senior project managers and multidisciplinary teams.
nThe Track and Civil Engineer will lead the planning, design, and delivery of rail and transit track infrastructure across the U.S. This role is ideal for an experienced rail engineering professional with deep technical expertise in track design, alignment geometry, corridor integration, and multidisciplinary coordination.
nYou will play a key role in delivering complex rail projects-including LRT, heavy rail, commuter rail, and yard/maintenance facilities-while supporting the growth of our national Rail + Transit practice. This role can be based in any of our U.S. locations.
nResponsibilities & Qualifications
nWhat You'll Do
nnnServe as the discipline lead for track design on major rail and transit projects across the U.S.
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nnLead the development of horizontal and vertical alignments, turnouts, crossovers, special trackwork, and yard/maintenance facility layouts.
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nnOversee preparation and review of engineering plans, specifications, design criteria, and technical reports.
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nnConduct and review corridor studies, constructability analyses, phasing/staging plans, and design alternatives.
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nnCoordinate closely with signaling, traction power, overhead catenary systems (OCS), communications, civil, structural, and geotechnical teams to ensure integrated solutions.
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nnProvide senior-level technical review, quality assurance, and risk management guidance.
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nnLead multidisciplinary teams across project phases, including feasibility studies, preliminary engineering, final design, and construction support.
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nnInterface with clients, transit agencies, freight railroads, and regulatory authorities (e.g., FRA, state DOTs) to resolve technical issues and support decision-making.
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nnMentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, fostering technical excellence and growth within the team.
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nnSupport business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client engagement, and strategic pursuits.
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nnContribute to advancing TYLin's best practices for track design, rail corridor integration, and constructibility.
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n nWhat You'll Bring
nnnBachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
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nnMinimum of 8 years of experience in rail track design, including light rail, heavy rail, commuter rail, intercity passenger rail, or freight rail projects.
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nnLicensed Professional Engineer (PE) in at least one U.S. state (or ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity).
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nnPMP certification is a plus.
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nnProven experience leading complex rail infrastructure projects.
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nnAdvanced knowledge of track geometry, alignment design, and corridor integration.
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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 regulations, and relevant state and local agency requirements.
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nnExperience coordinating with rail systems disciplines (signaling, OCS, traction power, communications).
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nnSolid understanding of constructability, staging, maintenance-of-way requirements, and operational constraints.
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nnExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present technical concepts to clients, stakeholders, and leadership.
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nnExperience working with U.S. transit agencies (e.g., MTA, LA Metro, CTA, MBTA) or Class I/short line freight railroads is highly desirable.
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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
houston, TX, 77246, US
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