Principal Engineer, Roads & Highways

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

The Principal Engineer will play a pivotal role in accelerating growth and strengthening TYLin’s Transportation practice across Southern California. This position combines client leadership, strategic pursuit, and hands-on project delivery excellence.

Initial priorities include expanding and deepening relationships with LA Metro, Los Angeles County Public Works, and major cities and counties throughout Southern California—particularly in Orange County.

The role will also support major program delivery, zero-emission initiatives, multi-market pursuits, alternative delivery strategies, and data-driven transportation solutions. Working in close partnership with Irvine office leadership and regional/national practice leaders, this position will help scale TYLin’s presence, revenue, and influence across the Southern California market.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You’ll Lead

Strategic Client Leadership & Market Growth

Serve as a senior relationship owner for LA Metro, Los Angeles County Public Works, and key Southern California cities and counties, including Orange County agencies

Drive account growth strategies, including capture planning, executive engagement, and positioning for major pursuits

Strengthen TYLin’s brand visibility through active leadership in WTS, ASCE, CMAA, and other industry organizations

Pursuit Strategy & Executive Positioning

Serve on the Southern California leadership team providing strategic direction on go/no-go decisions, capture strategies, and executive positioning

Lead or support highway-focused and multi-disciplinary pursuits in partnership with the existing highway design team and broader transportation practice

Coordinate cross-market and alternative delivery pursuits, aligning local strategy with corporate growth objectives

Program & Project Delivery Excellence

Serve as Project Manager on key roadway and transportation projects across Orange County and the greater Los Angeles region

Lead and mentor internal design teams and subconsultants, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, profitability, and client satisfaction

Provide strategic and hands-on support to active California programs to enhance delivery performance, margin, and follow-on opportunities

What You’ll Bring

Degree & Licensure: Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and active PE license in California

Proven Experience: 20+ years leading, managing and delivering roadway projects, especially with Caltrans (District 4 and surrounding districts), LA Metro, LA County Public Work major Southern California cities and counties, including Orange County, SANDAG, TCA, SBCTA, RCTC, etc

Understanding of financial drivers, funding mechanisms, and business strategy related to transportation delivery, advanced education (MBA or similar), a plus

Strong experience interfacing with diverse stakeholders, such as utility companies, cities and counties

Technical Know-How: Deep familiarity with California design manuals, standards, and project development processes

Delivery Expertise: Experience in both Design-Bid-Build and Design-Build environments is a plus

Strong Communicator: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills

Client-Focused Leader: A proactive, relationship-driven mindset and commitment to high-quality, innovative solutions

Integrity & Collaboration: You lead with integrity and thrive in team-oriented, cross-functional settings

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $168,000 - $247,400 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 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.

Collaboration, mission-driven focus, discipline, and leadership skills developed through military service benefit us all. Whether you are a Veteran, Guardsman or Reservist, a Military Spouse or you are planning to transition to civilian life in the near future, we welcome and value your application.

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.