Senior Project Manager (Design), Transportation

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

Are you ready to take the lead on projects that move people and transform cities? TYLin is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager with a passion for delivering high-quality Rail + Transit design projects and programs. This is your opportunity to partner with some of the most respected transit agencies in the U.S., while strengthening your leadership profile and mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Opportunity Based in New York City, you’ll manage and deliver major Rail + Transit projects for agencies such as MTA, Amtrak, PANYNJ, NJ Transit, LIRR, Metro-North, and others. You’ll also have opportunities to collaborate on national pursuits with agencies like WMATA, SEPTA, and CTA. You’ll lead a talented team of engineers and designers, build strong client relationships, and deliver projects that improve regional and national mobility.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and deliver complex Rail + Transit design projects, from early planning through final design.
• Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, ensuring quality and exceptional service.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, fostering growth and career development.
• Collaborate with senior leaders nationwide to pursue new opportunities and strengthen our Rail + Transit practice.
• Represent the company at client meetings, industry events, and professional associations in New York and beyond.
• Play a key role in project pursuits, including proposal development, strategy, and presentations.

What You Bring

• A degree in Civil Engineering or related field; Professional Engineer (PE) license in NY strongly preferred.
• Proven success delivering Rail + Transit engineering design projects, programs, or on-call assignments for major agencies.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, with deep expertise in Rail + Transit projects.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and motivating teams.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to balance technical delivery, business development, and team growth responsibilities.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Clear pathways to sector, regional, and national leadership roles.
• Impact: Deliver projects that improve transit systems and strengthen mobility in New York and across the nation.
• Collaboration: Work alongside some of the industry’s most respected Rail + Transit experts.
• Culture: A supportive, team-first environment where your contributions are valued and your voice is heard.

If you’re ready to elevate your career in Rail + Transit while helping deliver the next generation of infrastructure in New York, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of$150,000 - $230,000 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. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DNP #LI-NewYork #LI-Northeast 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. We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering. Collaboration, 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. TYLin 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. Our Global Infrastructure team, including TYLin, Introba, Landrum & Brown form the Infrastructure division of Sidara. Sidara is a leading, privately-owned professional services group with a diverse history and a global presence. Sidara world-class planning, design, engineering, and project management firms are dedicated to achieving our clients’ ambitions and supporting sustainable communities worldwide. The Global Infrastructure division is comprised of 5,000 people operating in 21 countries.