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

Our Los Angeles, CA Rail + Transit team is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer for various rail + transit projects. This position will report to the Project Manager of their assigned project and will require 15+ years of experience in Electrical/Systems Engineering. The candidate will be responsible to serve as a Systems Engineer on design and construction projects.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Work with a team in coordinating systems engineering design and construction services for rail transit projects involving traction power, signaling and train control equipment, SCADA, APM OS, substations and signal buildings, public address equipment, voice and data communication, telephones, fiber optic, CCTV, security alarm, fire detection and suppression, computer systems, and systems integration testing and startup activities.

• Responsible for assisting in the preparation of design drawings, specifications, and reports.

• Review and ensure the accuracy of the work produced by the design team and contractors, including plans, specifications and estimates.

• Responsible for interfacing with the other disciplines to insure proper coordination of the systems aspects of the project.

• Review and ensure compliance of design with all applicable codes and regulations.

• Interface with the Systems Contract Manager to determine schedules, monitor design progress, oversee field work, and coordinate T&C activities.

• Act as and assume Resident Engineer responsibilities construction projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or closely related field.

• P.E. license preferred and at least 15+ years of systems engineering and integration experience on large infrastructure/transit projects.

• Understanding of construction means and methods with previous subcontract management experience desired.

• Expert knowledge of the principles of traction power and signaling systems. In addition, knowledge of communications and train control facilities.

• Familiarity with rail transit industry standards, practices, and regulations is required; including knowledge of railroading, signaling, communications, vehicles, and other railroad technology.

• Experience in design and/or construction management of rail transit systems such as traction power substations, rail maintenance & storage facilities, PDS, CBTC, SCADA, APM OS, signals/train control, and communications is preferred.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

• Must be proficient in the use of Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with Primavera P6 scheduling software required.

• 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.

 

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $119,000 - $215,000 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 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.