Principal Project Manager, 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

Ready to take the lead on projects that move people and shape communities? TYLin is seeking a Principal Project Manager with a passion for delivering high-quality Rail + Transit design projects or programs. This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with some of the most respected transportation agencies in the Mid-Atlantic region—and to help advance TYLin’s impact across the nation.
Based in the Washington DC region, you’ll manage and deliver a diverse portfolio of transportation infrastructure projects—from urban transit and commuter rail to major roadway and highway improvements. You’ll collaborate closely with clients such as WMATA, BART, Caltrans, Caltrain, MTA, Metra, CTA, SEPTA, Amtrak and other regional and national agencies, while also contributing to key programs across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond.
You’ll have the opportunity to lead a talented, multidisciplinary team, mentor emerging engineers, and play a visible role in client engagement, business development, and pursuit strategy across the region.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You’ll Do

• Lead and deliver complex Rail + Transit and Roads + Highways design projects, from planning to final design.

• Serve as the primary client contact, ensuring exceptional service, quality, and communication.

• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration.

• Partner with senior leadership nationwide to pursue new opportunities and strengthen TYLin’s market presence.

• Represent TYLin at client meetings and industry events throughout the DC, Maryland, Virginia, and broader Mid-Atlantic region.

• Contribute to winning pursuits through proposal development, strategy, and presentations at both regional and national levels.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field; Professional Engineer (PE) license required or attainable within one year.

• 15+ years of experience delivering engineering design projects for major transportation and transit clients.

• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and oversee project delivery for public-sector agencies.

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with a collaborative and mentoring mindset.

• Experience balancing technical excellence, client engagement, and business development responsibilities.

Why Join Us

• Career Growth: Clear pathways toward sector, regional, and national leadership roles.

• Impact: Help deliver projects that shape communities and improve mobility across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond.

• Collaboration: Work with top-tier professionals who are passionate about advancing transportation infrastructure.

• Culture: A respectful, supportive, and empowering environment where your voice and contributions truly matter.

If you’re ready to elevate your career while making a real impact in the Washington DC region and across the country, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $160,000 - $220,000 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.

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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.