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
This posting is intended to gather expressions of interest from experienced professionals for anticipated opportunities expected to arise over the next 3-6 months. While an immediate vacancy may not be available, we are building relationships with talented professionals who are interested in joining our Rail + Transit team as new projects and hiring needs materialize.
TYLin is seeking an accomplished Principal Project Manager, Rail & Transit to play a central role in delivering complex rail and transit programs across the Pacific Northwest.
This is a technically focused leadership role for a senior practitioner who thrives on project delivery - someone known for bringing clarity to complexity, leading multidisciplinary teams, and consistently executing at a high level.
You will be a key figure in delivering major rail and transit projects while also supporting client development and pursuits, helping strengthen TYLin’s presence across Washington, Oregon, and the broader Pacific Northwest market.
If you’re at a stage where you want to stay close to the work while still influencing clients, strategy, and growth, this role offers that balance.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
What You’ll Focus On
Lead Delivery of Complex Rail & Transit Projects — Primary Focus (~70%)
Serve as Project Manager or Project Director on major rail and transit programs across the Pacific Northwest.
Lead multidisciplinary teams across civil, structural, track, systems, facilities, and other transit disciplines.
Drive project execution—including scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and client expectations—from planning through delivery.
Act as a senior technical and project delivery authority, providing guidance on design decisions, constructability, coordination, and delivery strategy.
Ensure projects are delivered to TYLin’s standards for technical excellence, safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
Support coordination with transit agencies, municipalities, contractors, consultants, and project partners throughout all phases of delivery.
Help establish strong project teams, accountability, communication, and delivery processes.
Support Client Development & Pursuits — ~30%
Leverage existing relationships, market knowledge, and technical credibility to support business development efforts.
Act as a trusted advisor to clients and agencies across the Pacific Northwest transit market.
Contribute to pursuits through positioning, capture planning, client engagement, and proposal development.
Support interviews and technical presentations, bringing project delivery credibility to pursuit strategies.
Help identify and shape new opportunities aligned with TYLin’s rail and transit capabilities.
Build relationships across the regional transportation market while strengthening TYLin’s long-term client partnerships.
Mentor & Strengthen Technical Teams
Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and project leadership to project managers, engineers, designers, and other technical staff.
Help develop the next generation of project delivery leaders within the Rail & Transit practice.
Share best practices and help elevate consistency, technical quality, and delivery capability across the team.
Contribute to a collaborative, delivery-focused culture grounded in accountability, technical excellence, and continuous improvement.
What You Bring
15–25+ years of experience in Rail & Transit project delivery, with a strong emphasis on complex infrastructure…