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 a Senior Project Manager, Rail Bridges to play a pivotal role in growing and shaping our rail bridge practice. This is a high-impact opportunity for a seasoned rail bridge professional who is excited not only by project delivery, but by helping build a center of excellence within a collaborative, generous, and people-first culture.

In this role, you will lead complex rail bridge projects, serve as a trusted advisor to clients, and help develop the technical talent, tools, and best practices that define TYLin’s rail bridge capabilities. You will be empowered to shape your career path, whether that means deepening technical leadership, expanding client and market influence, or pursuing non-linear growth across disciplines, markets, or leadership roles.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You’ll Do

• Lead the planning, delivery, and oversight of rail bridge projects from concept through construction, with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and quality.

• Serve as Project Manager and technical leader for new bridge designs, rehabilitations, and complex rail structures, including steel, concrete, and long-span bridges.

• Provide strategic technical direction and quality oversight, ensuring compliance with AREMA, AASHTO, and applicable railroad and agency standards.

• Build and contribute to a rail bridge subject matter center of excellence, helping define best practices, standards, and technical approaches across the firm.

• Mentor and develop engineers and project managers, fostering technical growth, leadership capability, and a strong culture of collaboration.

• Act as a primary client interface for public agencies, Class I and short-line railroads, and design-build partners.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including track, geotechnical, seismic, and construction professionals, to deliver integrated rail solutions.

• Support business development activities, including proposals, interviews, client relationship building, and strategic pursuits.

• Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge-sharing across the rail and bridge practices.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required; Master’s Degree preferred.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois (or ability to obtain via reciprocity); SE license is a plus.

• 10+ years of experience in bridge engineering with a strong emphasis on rail and transit bridge projects.

• Demonstrated experience managing rail bridge projects, including budgets, schedules, risk, and client expectations.

• Strong working knowledge of AREMA, railroad standards, and public agency requirements.

• Experience with seismic analysis, fatigue analysis, load rating, and rehabilitation strategies for rail structures.

• Proficiency with structural analysis software such as SAP2000, CSI Bridge, MIDAS, and LARSA.

• Proven ability to lead teams, mentor others, and balance technical excellence with project and business priorities.

• Experience working with Class I Railroads and/or public transportation agencies.

• A collaborative mindset, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in helping others succeed.

Why TYLin?

• Build something lasting: Help shape and grow a rail bridge center of excellence with real influence and visibility.

• Career growth without a single track: TYLin supports non-linear career paths—technical leadership, program management, client leadership, or cross-market opportunities.

• People-first culture: Join a generous, supportive environment where collaboration, mentorship, and trust are core values.

• Meaningful work: Deliver impactful rail infrastructure projects that improve mobility, safety, and communities.

• Global expertise, local empowerment: Work within a globally respected firm while having the autonomy to make a real difference.

 

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity.As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $150,000 - $200,000annually 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.TYLinis 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.