Electrical Engineer (Design), Rail + Transit

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• What You'll Work On:

  • Support the design and delivery of electrical systems for a wide range of rail and transit infrastructure projects, including: Heavy rail and rapid transit systems, commuter rail corridors and facilities, transit stations and passenger facilities, rail maintenance and storage facilities, traction power and power distribution infrastructure, signal and communications support facilities, transit modernization and state-of-good-repair programs, major station renovations and accessibility improvements, new transit expansions and capacity enhancement projects.
  • What You'll Do:
  • Lead and support detailed electrical design for rail and transit infrastructure projects
  • Take ownership of design production, including development of construction drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
  • Develop electrical layouts, single-line diagrams, power distribution systems, and equipment connection details
  • Perform electrical load calculations, equipment sizing, and system studies
  • Support lighting design and photometric analysis for stations, facilities, and operational environments
  • Collaborate closely with transit systems, civil, structural, architectural, and mechanical engineering teams
  • Participate in field investigations, site assessments, and construction support activities
  • Serve as a trusted technical contributor capable of independently advancing complex design tasks and delivering high-quality work

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Approximately 5-10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience
• Strong experience with power distribution systems, single-line diagrams, and electrical infrastructure design
• Experience supporting station, facility, or transportation infrastructure projects is highly desirable
• Experience with transit facilities, maintenance facilities, rail infrastructure, or transportation agencies is a major plus
• Familiarity with emergency power systems, service upgrades, and facility modernization projects
• Strong working knowledge of NEC and applicable industry standards
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Revit
• Ability to use AGi32 for lighting calculations and photometric analysis

Qualifications

• Highest level of technical competence and problem-solving ability
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Proven ability to mentor and support junior engineers and designers
• Passion for public transportation and infrastructure development

Why Join TYLin?

This is an opportunity to accelerate your career by working on some of the most ambitious rail and transit infrastructure programs in Chicago and across North America. You will gain exposure to technically demanding, multidisciplinary transit projects, collaborate with highly experienced transportation engineers, and develop the kind of real-world design expertise that positions engineers for long-term leadership success.

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $90,000 - $133,200 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.