TYLin · 1 day ago
Principal Structural Engineer (Discipline Lead) - Rail + Transit
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/StaffTYLin is a globally recognized infrastructure consulting firm committed to innovative designs for the global market. The Principal Structural Engineer will lead the Rail + Transit structural practice, guiding teams and overseeing complex transit infrastructure projects in New York City.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingInformation TechnologyInfrastructure
Responsibilities
Lead structural design efforts for major rail + transit facilities including stations, maintenance shops, coachyards, service buildings, and right-of-way structures across the New York metropolitan area
Provide technical oversight and quality assurance, ensuring all calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports meet TYLin’s standards for excellence and industry best practices
Guide, mentor, and develop a small team of Structural Engineers and Designers, fostering an environment where people feel supported, challenged, and encouraged to advance their skills
Serve as the technical lead for structural analysis and design using steel, concrete, and masonry systems, including seismic and dynamic analysis of critical transit structures
Conduct and review field investigations, structural assessments, and feasibility studies for new and existing facilities
Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams—including architecture, civil, mechanical, electrical, and systems—ensuring seamless integration of structural solutions within complex transit environments
Act as a trusted advisor to NYC-area clients, helping shape project scopes, resolve design challenges, and maintain alignment with stakeholder and operational needs
Support project management responsibilities, including scope definition, scheduling, budgeting, and resource planning
Lead by example in client engagement, reinforcing TYLin’s reputation for technical excellence, responsiveness, and collaborative partnership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Deep structural engineering experience, with significant involvement in Rail + Transit, transportation, or industrial facilities
Demonstrated experience delivering structural designs for MTA C&D, Amtrak, LIRR, Metro-North, or similar complex transit agencies
Strong command of structural systems in steel and concrete, with deep familiarity with AREMA, AASHTO, IBC, and NYC-specific design requirements
Proficiency with structural analysis software (SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, or similar) and BIM/CAD platforms (Revit, MicroStation, AutoCAD)
Professional Engineer (PE) in NY required; SE or additional state licensure is a plus
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams with a calm, supportive, and growth-oriented leadership style
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams and sophisticated transit clients
Benefits
Extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage
Continuing education benefits
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
Company
TYLin
As a global engineering firm, we design infrastructure solutions that connect and elevate communities.
Founded in 1954
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$82.24M2022-12-12Series Unknown· $82.24M
Leadership Team
Jenni Roseleip
Chief Marketing Officer
Sheila Jordan
Chief Corporate Strategy Officer
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