Senior Electrical Engineer

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 Power Engineer to join our growing Rail + Transit practice in New York. In this senior-level role, you will bring approximately 10 years of hands-on technical experience in traction power and medium-voltage electrical systems along with the judgment, mentorship, and leadership skills that come from delivering complex transit infrastructure projects.

You will serve as a trusted technical resource on MTA and other New York-area rail transit projects, providing direction to junior engineers, guiding multidisciplinary design efforts, and setting the standard for quality, collaboration, and professionalism across the team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the region's transit systems while advancing your own growth toward future discipline leadership.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Why Join Us?

At TYLin, you will be part of a collaborative, supportive, and people-focused team that values both technical excellence and personal growth. Joining us means:

* Career Growth and Visibility

You'll have clear pathways to develop into a discipline leader, with opportunities to take on increasing responsibility, guide project strategy, and influence the future of our Rail + Transit practice.

* Meaningful, High-Impact Work

You will work on some of the most complex and high-profile transit projects in New York City, including major MTA system upgrades, traction power improvements, and infrastructure modernization efforts that directly support the region's mobility and resilience.

* Recognition for Your Contributions

Your technical leadership, mentorship, and project impact will be recognized and valued. We celebrate individual contributions, team achievements, and the drive to go above and beyond for our clients and communities.

* A Team That Invests in You

Work alongside talented engineers, designers, and project managers across multiple disciplines - people who share knowledge freely, support each other, and collaborate to solve challenging engineering problems.

What You'll Do:

* Lead and coordinate capital projects involving traction power and medium-voltage systems for major New York-area transit agencies.

* Prepare and oversee electrical design packages, ensuring compliance with client standards, MTA design criteria, and all applicable building and energy codes.

* Drive the design, construction, testing, and commissioning of medium-voltage power systems in complex transit environments, prioritizing safety, reliability, and system resiliency.

* Lead cutover planning and brownfield integration efforts, ensuring safe and seamless modifications to existing power infrastructure.

* Develop and manage preventative maintenance programs for traction power equipment, setting performance targets and updating standards as systems evolve.

* Manage construction and professional services contracts, including scope definition, technical oversight, and coordination with consultants and contractors.

* Deliver high-quality electrification design and consulting services, including calculations, system studies, and technical specifications.

* Provide senior-level technical support for procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning activities.

* Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams - Civil, Structural, Systems, Communications, Project Controls, and more, to deliver integrated project solutions.

* Lead cost estimating, work planning, scheduling, and forecasting for power engineering tasks.

* Mentor, coach, and develop junior engineers, providing guidance that builds confidence, strengthens skills, and encourages professional growth.

* Model strong communication, thoughtful leadership, and a commitment to technical excellence across all project work.

What You Bring:

* Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.

* Approximately 10 years of experience in electrification detailed design, construction, project management, or design consulting.

* PE license required.

* Direct experience working on Rail + Transit projects; MTA project experience is a significant advantage.

* Strong knowledge of medium-voltage design, traction power systems, load flow, and fault current analysis.

* Proficiency with design tools such as AutoCAD, Micro Station; familiarity with Revit, AECOsim, Agi
32, and SKM Power Tools preferred.

* Knowledge of vehicle electrification systems is an asset.

* Strong understanding of applicable local, state, and national electrical codes.

* Excellent verbal and written…