Electrical Engineer; Design), Rail + Transit

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

At TYLin, we believe exceptional engineers are built through exposure to challenging projects, meaningful responsibility, and strong technical mentorship.

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer to join our growing Chicago team, focused on the design and delivery of complex rail and transit infrastructure projects across the Chicago region and beyond.

This is not a role for someone looking to simply produce repetitive designs. We are looking for an engineer who thrives in technically demanding environments - someone who enjoys solving problems within active transit systems, navigating modernization and rehabilitation programs, and taking ownership of sophisticated electrical design packages from concept through construction.

You will play a central role in the design and delivery of electrical systems that support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of transit networks. This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious engineer who wants to deepen their technical expertise, become a recognized design leader, and position themselves for future leadership opportunities within one of North America's leading transportation engineering practices.

The projects are highly visible, technically complex, and directly impact the transit systems that millions of people rely upon every day.

• 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

This role will expose you to technically challenging transit infrastructure work, including:

• Low- and medium-voltage power distribution systems
• Station electrical systems and passenger facility power
• Lighting design and photometric analysis
• Emergency power and backup power systems
• Electrical rooms, substations, and support facilities
• Equipment power coordination for signaling, communications, and operational systems
• Facility modernization within active transit environments
• Multidisciplinary coordination across civil, structural, architectural, systems, and rail disciplines

• 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
• Coordinate closely with transit systems, civil, structural, architectural, and mechanical engineering teams
• Participate in field investigations, site assessments, and construction support activities
• Support transit agency clients through design development, stakeholder coordination, and project delivery
• Help mentor and support junior engineers and designers, contributing to the technical growth of the team
• Serve as a trusted technical contributor capable of independently advancing complex design tasks and delivering high-quality work

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Approximately 5-10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience
• Experience designing electrical systems for transportation,…