Senior Project Manager, Rail Bridge
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 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree preferred.
- SE license is a plus.
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
