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**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 an accomplished Principal Structural Engineer to lead our Rail + Transit structural practice in New York City. This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned structural engineer who thrives on guiding teams, delivering technically excellent work, and contributing to some of the most complex and transformative transit infrastructure projects in the region.

Based in our New York office, you will oversee a small team of Structural Engineers and Designers, providing calm, steady leadership and thoughtful mentorship. You will set the technical bar, shape project delivery approaches, and deepen client relationships across the MTA, Amtrak, and other regional transit agencies, while encouraging your team to grow, stretch, and develop their craft through example and support.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You’ll Do:

+ **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.

What You’ll Bring:

+ 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.

Why Join Us?

+ **Shape the future of New York’s rail + transit network** by working on iconic, large-scale infrastructure projects that directly improve mobility for millions.

+ Lead and develop a high-performing structural team within a collaborative, mission-driven culture.

+ Enjoy a hybrid work environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

+ Build your long-term career through strong leadership opportunities, advanced training, and exposure to signature industry-defining projects.

Additional Information

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**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.

We encourage all candidates to explore our total rewards offering.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

**TYLin** is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type as protected by federal, provincial, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.