Electrical Engineer (Design)

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. We enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems, providing people with better mobility and stewarding precious resources through sustainable solutions.

About the Role

TYLin is seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer specializing in low-voltage (LV), medium-voltage (MV), and lighting systems for transportation facilities to support the design and delivery of complex Rail + Transit infrastructure projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. This position is ideal for an Electrical Engineer with experience designing house power, lighting, and building electrical systems for transit facilities or other large public infrastructure projects.

You will work alongside architects and multidisciplinary engineering teams, contributing to projects from planning through construction while ensuring electrical systems are reliable, maintainable, energy-efficient, and compliant with applicable codes and client standards.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical systems for transit stations, maintenance facilities, operations centers, passenger buildings, parking structures, and other transportation facilities, including:
  • Low-voltage (LV) power distribution systems
  • Medium-voltage (MV) electrical distribution
  • Normal and emergency power systems
  • Lighting and lighting controls
  • Interior and exterior site lighting
  • Emergency egress lighting
  • Electrical rooms and equipment layouts
  • Panelboards, switchboards, transformers, and motor control equipment
  • Backup power systems including generators and UPS systems
  • Grounding and bonding systems
• Perform electrical calculations, including:
  • Load calculations
  • Voltage drop analysis
  • Short-circuit analysis
  • Protective device coordination
  • Arc flash studies
  • Lighting photometric calculations
• Develop technical specifications, reports, construction drawings, and design documentation.
• Coordinate closely with architectural, structural, mechanical, civil, communications, fire protection, and systems engineering teams.
• Participate in multidisciplinary design reviews and QA/QC processes.
• Support construction activities through RFIs, submittal reviews, site visits, and technical issue resolution.
• Coordinate with utility companies, clients, contractors, and public agencies throughout project delivery.
• Participate in technical proposals and project pursuits.
• Attend client meetings and contribute technical expertise.
• Collaborate with senior engineers while continuing to develop technical and project management skills.
• Mentor junior designers and CAD/BIM staff as project experience grows.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering experience designing building electrical systems for transportation, transit, aviation, institutional, commercial, or other large public infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience designing:
  • Low-voltage electrical distribution
  • Medium-voltage electrical systems
  • Interior and exterior lighting systems
  • Emergency power systems
  • Grounding and bonding
• Strong knowledge of:
  • NEC
  • NFPA
  • IEEE standards
  • Energy codes and lighting standards
• Experience using one or more of the following software:
  • Revit
  • AutoCAD
  • AGi32
  • Visual Lighting
  • ETAP, SKM, EasyPower, or similar electrical analysis software
• Experience supporting transit agencies such as WMATA, MDOT MTA, VRE, Amtrak, or similar public transportation clients is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

What We're Looking For

• An electrical engineer who enjoys designing building electrical systems for complex transportation facilities.
• A collaborative professional who works effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
• Someone who understands the unique operational requirements of transportation facilities, including reliability, maintainability, resiliency, and life safety.
• An engineer committed to delivering high-quality technical work while building long-term client relationships.

Why TYLin?

TYLin is a globally recognized infrastructure consulting firm delivering innovative solutions across transportation, infrastructure, and urban development. Our teams partner with clients to create safe, sustainable, and resilient facilities that improve mobility and strengthen communities. As part of our Transportation practice, you'll have the opportunity to work on high-profile transit facilities and public infrastructure projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic while collaborating with industry-leading engineers, architects, and planners.

Location: Hybrid flexibility; candidates should be based in or willing to support projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.

Pay

Base compensation range of $100,000 - $140,000 annually for this position, with adjustments based on local market and individual qualifications.

Benefits

• Extensive medical, disability, and life insurance coverage.
• Continuing education benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Employee assistance program.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.