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

Join a global leader in engineering as our CAD Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Rail and Transit projects in Southern California.

We’re seeking a CAD expert with a passion for precision and a deep understanding of rail and transit engineering. In this role, you’ll lead CAD operations, manage design standards, and streamline workflows across high-impact projects that shape transportation infrastructure. Bring your expertise to an environment where innovation meets world-class engineering, and help us build a more connected future in one of the most dynamic transit markets in the U.S.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inventory and assess current CAD capabilities, reviewing software, hardware, and staff skillset.

• Implement TYLIN CAD standards for electronic files, hardcopies, and processes for the production of project plans and disseminate to staff (both managers and production staff).

• Apply CAD expertise and skill in the development of detailed bridge construction plans.

• Provide training in CAD techniques.

• Prepare visual simulations and architectural renderings.

• Coordinate with client representatives and be responsible for the set-up of project specific CAD standards and templates.

• Review of project onboarding documentation, including BIM Execution Plans, project-specific CAD standards and site-specific document control requirements.

• Train staff to be responsible for aspects of project set-up for future opportunities.

• Coordinate/Interface with IT group for software and hardware requirements.

• Overall management of project CAD files, and training of production staff to efficiently organize and maintain project files, including both master files and sheet files.

• Coordination with project and task managers and participation in plan production and QA/QC according to TYLIN Standards.

• Training of staff in the proper and efficient creation of plots, including hardcopy, pdf and batch plots, and download files to either electronic media or to ftp site.

• BIM experience is desirable.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Requires 15+ years of experience and 2-year A.S. degree from an accredited college is preferred.

• Must have skills with MicroStation or AutoCAD in an engineering environment, specifically associated with the production of bridge structural plans.

• Familiarity with rail and roadway agency CADD standards is desirable.

• Knowledge of working with macros and electronic delivery is a plus.

• In addition, knowledge of MS Excel & Word, as well as computer skills such as networking, hardware/software installations, configurations, and troubleshooting is desired.

• Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.

• Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.

• High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.

• Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.

• Willing to jump in and help the production staff as-needed to meet project deadlines.

• Understanding of design principles and a design background desirable.

 

Additional Information

TYLin  is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $98,000 - $164,000 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 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.

 

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.