TYLin · 4 days ago
Principal Project Manager - Rail & Transit
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$198K/yr - $296K/yrTYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. They are seeking an accomplished Principal Project Manager to join their Rail + Transit Design-Build practice, overseeing a team to deliver complex transit infrastructure projects while enhancing client relationships and ensuring project excellence.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingInformation TechnologyInfrastructure
Responsibilities
Lead design efforts in the capacity of a Project Manager, Design Manager or Lead Structural Engineer for major rail + transit facilities including stations, maintenance shops, yards, service buildings, and right-of-way structures across the industry
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 team of Engineers and Designers, fostering an environment where people feel supported, challenged, and encouraged to advance their skills. Participate in team performance development and reviews
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
Lead 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
Lead proposal developments, including technical and cost proposal for various rail + transit related projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Deep engineering experience, with significant involvement in Rail + Transit, transportation, or industrial facilities
Demonstrated experience delivering designs for MTA C&D, NYCT, LIRR, Metro-North, and Amtrak 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 (MicroStation, OpenBuildings, AutoCAD, Revit)
Professional Engineer (PE) in NY required
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
Strong technical judgment, stellar communication, and a collaborative mindset
Preferred
SE or additional state licensure is a plus
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
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Chief Marketing Officer
Sheila Jordan
Chief Corporate Strategy Officer
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