Senior Track Design Engineer, Rail + Transit

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

TYLin is seeking an experienced Senior Track Engineer to support the planning, design, and delivery of complex rail and transit infrastructure projects across the Mid-Atlantic region, including Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

TYLin is committed to identifying top talent to continue with our plans to grow our organization. This posting is intended to establish a talent pipeline for future Senior Track Engineer roles in the Mid-Atlantic region and may not be tied to a specific vacancy at this time.

This role is ideal for a technically strong, client-focused track engineer with deep experience in freight, commuter, light rail, or heavy rail systems who is ready to take ownership of design packages, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to major transit programs.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You'll Do:

• Lead the design and technical delivery of trackwork elements, including:

• Horizontal and vertical alignments

• Turnouts and special trackwork

• Ballasted and direct fixation track systems

• Yard and maintenance facility track layouts

• Track rehabilitation and renewal programs

• Develop and review:

• Track geometry and design calculations

• Plans, profiles, cross-sections, and details

• Construction staging and phasing plans

• Technical specifications and cost estimates

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, geotechnical, drainage, traction power, signals, and systems engineers.

• Interface directly with clients such as WMATA, MDOT MTA, VRE, Amtrak, freight railroads, and state DOTs.

• Provide technical oversight and quality control for design deliverables.

• Mentor and supervise junior engineers and EITs.

• Contribute to proposals, technical approaches, and business development efforts in the Mid-Atlantic rail market.

What You'll Bring:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline).

• Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain within 6-12 months).

• 10+ years of progressive experience in railroad or transit track design.

• Demonstrated experience with Class I freight, commuter rail, light rail, or heavy rail systems.

• Strong understanding of:

• AREMA standards

• FRA requirements

• Agency-specific track criteria (e.g., WMATA, Amtrak, state DOTs)

• Proficiency in relevant design tools (e.g., MicroStation, OpenRail/OpenRoads, Civil 3D, or equivalent).

• Experience coordinating within multidisciplinary rail programs.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Experience on major capital improvement programs in the DC/Maryland/Virginia region.

• Experience with complex rail corridors, interlockings, or constrained urban environments.

• Prior task lead or project management experience.

What We're Looking For

• A technically rigorous engineer with strong alignment and track geometry expertise.

• A professional comfortable engaging with railroad operators and agency stakeholders.

• A mentor who elevates team performance through structured guidance and quality oversight.

• A problem-solver who understands constructability, operations, and long-term maintenance considerations.

Why TYLin?

TYLin delivers complex infrastructure that improves mobility and strengthens communities. In the Mid-Atlantic, our Rail + Transit team supports transformative programs impacting millions of passengers and freight movements annually.

As a Senior Track Engineer, you will play a key role in advancing high-impact transportation projects while helping shape the growth of our regional rail practice.

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of?$120,000 - $160,000 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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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.