Lead civil engineering design for rail and transit projects, including: Horizontal and vertical alignment coordination
Grading and drainage design
Stormwater management and erosion & sediment control
Utility relocations and conflict resolution
Access roads, parking facilities, and site development for stations and yards
Develop design criteria, technical specifications, reports, and engineering calculations.
Coordinate closely with track, structures, traction power, signals, and systems teams.
Perform QA/QC reviews and serve as Engineer of Record (as applicable).
Manage and deliver multidisciplinary design packages.
Interface with transit agencies, municipalities, and permitting authorities.
Support constructability reviews and phased construction planning in active rail environments.
Provide construction-phase services, including RFI responses, submittal reviews, and site visits.
Support proposals and technical pursuits for Mid-Atlantic transit agencies.
Participate in client meetings and stakeholder coordination efforts.
Contribute to strategic growth initiatives within TYLin’s Rail + Transit practice.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred)
Professional Engineer (PE) license (DC, MD, or VA preferred; reciprocity required if licensed elsewhere)
10+ years of progressive experience in civil design for rail and/or transit infrastructure projects
Demonstrated experience with: Rail corridor design and right-of-way constraints
Station site civil design
Drainage and stormwater management systems
Utility coordination in complex urban environments
Working knowledge of AREMA guidelines and applicable agency standards (WMATA, Amtrak, MDOT MTA, etc.)
Proficiency in Civil 3D, MicroStation, OpenRoads, or similar design platforms
Strong technical writing and communication skills

Senior Civil Engineer – Rail and Transit

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