Principal Engineer, Roads + Highway
About The Position
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 The Principal Engineer will play a pivotal role in accelerating growth and strengthening TYLin’s Transportation practice across Southern California. This position combines client leadership, strategic pursuit, and hands-on project delivery excellence. Initial priorities include expanding and deepening relationships with LA Metro, Los Angeles County Public Works, and major cities and counties throughout Southern California—particularly in Orange County. The role will also support major program delivery, zero-emission initiatives, multi-market pursuits, alternative delivery strategies, and data-driven transportation solutions. Working in close partnership with Irvine office leadership and regional/national practice leaders, this position will help scale TYLin’s presence, revenue, and influence across the Southern California market.
Requirements
- Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and active PE license in California
- 20+ years leading, managing and delivering roadway projects, especially with Caltrans (District 4 and surrounding districts), LA Metro, LA County Public Work major Southern California cities and counties, including Orange County, SANDAG, TCA, SBCTA, RCTC, etc
- Understanding of financial drivers, funding mechanisms, and business strategy related to transportation delivery
- Strong experience interfacing with diverse stakeholders, such as utility companies, cities and counties
- Deep familiarity with California design manuals, standards, and project development processes
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
- A proactive, relationship-driven mindset and commitment to high-quality, innovative solutions
- You lead with integrity and thrive in team-oriented, cross-functional settings
Nice To Haves
- Experience in both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build environments is a plus
- advanced education (MBA or similar), a plus
Responsibilities
- Serve as a senior relationship owner for LA Metro, Los Angeles County Public Works, and key Southern California cities and counties, including Orange County agencies
- Drive account growth strategies, including capture planning, executive engagement, and positioning for major pursuits
- Strengthen TYLin’s brand visibility through active leadership in WTS, ASCE, CMAA, and other industry organizations
- Serve on the Southern California leadership team providing strategic direction on go/no-go decisions, capture strategies, and executive positioning
- Lead or support highway-focused and multi-disciplinary pursuits in partnership with the existing highway design team and broader transportation practice
- Coordinate cross-market and alternative delivery pursuits, aligning local strategy with corporate growth objectives
- Serve as Project Manager on key roadway and transportation projects across Orange County and the greater Los Angeles region
- Lead and mentor internal design teams and subconsultants, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, profitability, and client satisfaction
- Provide strategic and hands-on support to active California programs to enhance delivery performance, margin, and follow-on opportunities
Benefits
- extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage
- continuing education benefits
- paid time off
- employee assistance program
- a retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
