Senior Transportation Engineer, Roads + Highways

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.

Lead with vision by providing senior-level technical leadership and project management for complex roadway and surface transportation projects across Northern California and the Bay Area.

Deliver excellence by overseeing end-to-end delivery of major roadway projects, ensuring successful management of scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality.

Grow the business by identifying and pursuing new transportation opportunities with Caltrans, Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA), local counties and cities, transit agencies, and other public-sector clients throughout Northern California.

Build relationships by establishing and strengthening long-term client relationships with public agencies, teaming partners, and stakeholders across the Bay Area, Sacramento, and greater Northern California region.

Drive strategy by partnering with regional and sector leadership to align business development initiatives with TYLin’s broader transportation growth strategy.

Win work by leading and supporting proposals, interviews, and client presentations that showcase technical excellence, innovation, and a client-focused approach.

Inspire talent by mentoring and developing junior and mid-level engineers and project managers, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team culture.

Ability to do advanced corridor modelling on Civil 3D.

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.

Active California Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within a defined timeframe.

10+ years of experience delivering roadway and highway projects.

Experience working with Caltrans, MTC, BATA, county transportation authorities, and Bay Area municipalities strongly preferred.

Strong knowledge of Caltrans design standards, Highway Design Manual (HDM), Standard Plans and Specifications, and project development procedures.

Experience with Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build delivery methods preferred.

Proven project management and client-facing leadership experience.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Business development and proposal support experience preferred.

Team-oriented leader who thrives in cross-functional environments.

Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a solutions-driven mindset.

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $120,000 - $170,000 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 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.