TYLin

Senior Track Design Engineer – Rail, Transit

TYLin

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Washington • District of Columbia • Virginia • United States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead the design and technical delivery of trackwork elements, including horizontal and vertical alignments, turnouts, and yard track layouts
  • Develop and review track geometry, plans, profiles, and technical specifications
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, structural, and systems engineers
  • Interface directly with clients such as WMATA, MDOT MTA, VRE, and freight railroads
  • Provide technical oversight and quality control for design deliverables
  • Mentor and supervise junior engineers and EITs
  • Contribute to proposals, technical approaches, and business development efforts in the rail market

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain within 6–12 months)
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in railroad or transit track design
  • Demonstrated experience with Class I freight, commuter rail, light rail, or heavy rail systems
  • Strong understanding of AREMA standards, FRA requirements, and agency-specific track criteria
  • Proficiency in relevant design tools (e.g., MicroStation, OpenRail/OpenRoads, Civil 3D, or equivalent)
  • Experience coordinating within multidisciplinary rail programs
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Employee assistance program
  • Continuing education benefits
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
trackwork designtrack geometrytechnical specificationsquality controlrailroad designtransit track designAREMA standardsFRA requirementsmultidisciplinary coordinationbusiness development
Soft Skills
mentoringsupervisioncommunication
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Civil EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) license