Civil Engineering Designer, Rail + Transit

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

Join our dynamic team in Chicago as a Civil Engineering Designer, where innovation meets infrastructure. Collaborate with leading Rail Industry clients on cutting-edge projects spanning stormwater drainage, utilities, and roadway design. This role offers a unique opportunity for EITs to advance their careers and for PEs to lead design endeavors. Make your mark in shaping the future of transportation and urban development while enjoying the vibrant culture of the Windy City. Apply now and engineer your success with us!

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities:

• Apply the fundamental principles of civil engineering design to Rail Transit projects.
• Contribute to the civil design of transit facilities, including stations, retaining walls, track, utilities, maintenance facilities etc.
• Assist in producing engineering drawings and details from conception to final design, according to established standards and procedures.
• Prepare plans, specifications and estimates in accordance with applicable design codes and agency design criteria.
• Collaborate with other Designers and Project Managers, to support in providing progress reports for clients.
• Coordinate document review by client and various agencies.
• Develop production work plans, schedules and budgets.
• Conduct independent quality control and quality assurance reviews.
• Communicate and work with other project team members to provide quality service to clients to ensure that all documentation conforms to client/company standards.
• Other assignments as needed.

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Illinois or Michigan PE license required, or the ability to gain licensure within 6-12 months of starting.
• 4-8 years of related experience
• Good organization skills, a self-starter;
• Experience in roadway, parking, utility, site development and water resources design.
• Experience in Microstation and/or AutoCAD required.
• Experience in rail design desirable but not essential.
• Experience in complimentary civil sectors such as land development, utilities, and other transportation disciplines is of interest to us.
• Requires excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and interpersonal skills.
• Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.
• Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.
• High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.
• Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.
• Participation in professional associations is desired (i.e. AREMA, APTA, ASCE, WTS, etc.)

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $73,000 - $130,000 annually for this position and local market. We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experience, education and competencies to the table that will be reflected in our offer. TYLin is proud to offer exciting career development opportunities.

TYLin offers a comprehensive total rewards package. Our benefits 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.

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.