About the role
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
TYLin is seeking a senior Rail & Transit leader ready to build, shape, and scale a Northern California practice, with the autonomy, backing, and platform to do it thoroughly.You’ll step into a visible leadership position with a clear mandate:
Grow a high-performing team, deepen client relationships, and establish TYLin as a go-to partner across the Bay Area and Northern California transit market.
If you’ve reached a point in your career where you want to own a market, not just contribute to one, this is that opportunity.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
What You’ll Focus on:
Build & Lead the Northern California Practice
Establish and scale TYLin’s Rail & Transit presence across Northern California.
Recruit, mentor, and develop a team built around your vision and leadership style.
Create a culture of accountability, technical excellence, and collaboration from day one.
Take full ownership of regional performance - including P&L, hiring strategy, and growth trajectory.
Drive Market Presence & Client Relationships
Act as a senior face of TYLin across key agencies including Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), Caltrain, San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, and Capitol Corridor.
Expand and leverage your network to open doors, win work, and position TYLin for major programs and pursuits.
Build strategic partnerships with owners, design-build teams, and industry collaborators.
Shape Strategy & Win Work
Define and execute a regional growth strategy aligned with national Rail & Transit priorities.
Lead pursuits from early positioning through capture and proposal strategy.
Build a sustainable backlog through a mix of relationships, reputation, and disciplined pursuit management.
Oversee Delivery of Complex Programs
Provide executive oversight on major transit and rail projects.
Guide teams on risk, contract strategy, and multidisciplinary coordination.
Ensure delivery meets TYLin’s standards for quality, safety, and innovation.
What You Bring
Significant, demonstrated experience in Rail & Transit, with a strong track record in both delivery and business growth.
Demonstrated experience building or scaling teams, groups, or regional practices.
Proven ability to manage P&L, forecasting, and operational performance.
Deep relationships across the Northern California transit ecosystem.
Background in complex, multidisciplinary rail/transit programs (systems, infrastructure, or both).
Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering (Civil, Electrical, Systems, or related).
PE license preferred.
Why This Role Stands Out
True market ownership – not a legacy team you inherit, but a platform you shape.
Executive visibility – direct alignment with national leadership and strategy.
Freedom to build – influence hiring, structure, and go-to-market approach.
High-impact region – Northern California remains one of the most dynamic transit markets in North America.
Who Will Thrive in This Role?
This role is best suited to someone who:
Has already led teams or major programs.
Is comfortable carrying both revenue responsibility and client relationships.
Is now looking for the opportunity to build something with real autonomy and long-term upside.
Additional Information
TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $250,000 - $300,000 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.
#LI-Hybrid
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.
Skills & Tags
Aplyr's read
Global Infrastructure Partners excels in managing diverse infrastructure investments, attracting professionals in engineering, project management, and marketing across energy, transportation, and water sectors.
What's promising
- •Strong focus on global infrastructure investments offers diverse project opportunities.
- •Recent hires indicate active expansion in engineering and project management roles.
- •Investments in energy, transportation, and water sectors align with essential global needs.
What to watch
- •High competition in the infrastructure investment sector may impact growth.
- •Complex global projects can lead to challenging work environments.
- •Dependence on economic conditions may affect investment outcomes.
Why Global Infrastructure
- •Specializes in infrastructure assets, providing niche expertise in a vital industry.
- •Focus on sustainable and essential sectors like energy and water.
- •Independent fund manager status allows for flexible investment strategies.
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About Global Infrastructure
Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is an independent infrastructure investment fund manager that focuses on investing in infrastructure assets across the globe, particularly in the energy, transportation, and water sectors.
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