Structural Design Engineer, 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

This posting is intended to gather expressions of interest from experienced Structural Engineers (P.Eng.) for anticipated opportunities expected to arise over the next 3-6 months. While an immediate vacancy may not be available, we are building relationships with talented professionals who are interested in joining our growing Rail + Transit team as new projects and hiring needs materialize.

At TYLin, we are helping shape the next generation of transportation infrastructure across Canada. As investment in rail and transit continues to accelerate nationwide, we are seeking a talented and driven Structural Engineer (P.Eng.) to join our growing Rail + Transit team.

This is an opportunity to do more than design structures - it is a chance to help build the backbone of Canada's future mobility network. From iconic transit stations and maintenance facilities to bridges, retaining structures, and complex transportation infrastructure, your work will leave a lasting impact on communities across the country.

As part of a high-growth team with ambitious goals, you will have the opportunity to contribute to transformational projects while helping establish TYLin as a leading Rail + Transit engineering partner in Canada. If you are passionate about structural engineering, thrive on solving complex challenges, and want your work to influence how Canadians move for decades to come, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Opportunity

As a Structural Engineer within TYLin's Rail + Transit practice, you will play a critical role in the planning, analysis, design, and delivery of structural solutions for major transportation projects across Canada.

You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, architects, planners, and project managers to develop innovative and resilient infrastructure that supports safe, efficient, and sustainable transit systems.

This role offers exposure to a wide range of projects, including transit stations, maintenance and storage facilities, passenger platforms, bridges, tunnels, ancillary structures, and other transportation-related infrastructure.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support structural engineering design for rail and transit infrastructure projects throughout Canada.
• Perform structural analysis, design calculations, and engineering assessments for a variety of transportation structures.
• Develop design drawings, technical specifications, engineering reports, and construction documentation.
• Design and review structural systems utilizing steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, timber, and other construction materials.
• Coordinate closely with civil, track, systems, architecture, geotechnical, and construction teams.
• Participate in all project phases, from planning and preliminary engineering through detailed design and construction support.
• Conduct structural inspections, condition assessments, and rehabilitation studies as required.
• Ensure designs meet applicable Canadian codes, standards, client requirements, and industry best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Support client engagement, proposal development, and business growth initiatives within the Rail + Transit practice.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Structural Engineering, or a degree in Structural Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designation in Canada is required.
• 5+ years of progressive structural engineering experience.
• Experience designing transportation, transit, rail, bridge, industrial, or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Canadian design codes and standards, including CSA and applicable transportation agency requirements.
• Experience with structural analysis and design software such as SAP2000, ETABS, STAAD.Pro, MIDAS, RAM, or similar platforms.
• Experience developing construction documents and coordinating multidisciplinary engineering designs.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining a high standard of technical excellence.
• Passion for infrastructure and a desire to help shape the future of transportation in Canada.

Why Join TYLin?

Help Build Canada's Most Important Transit Projects

Contribute to infrastructure investments that will connect communities, improve mobility, and support economic growth for generations.

Be a Foundational Member of a Growing Team

Join a Rail + Transit practice that is expanding rapidly across Canada and offers significant opportunities for career growth, leadership, and professional influence.

Work on Landmark Infrastructure

Design the stations, maintenance facilities, bridges, and transit structures that will define Canada's transportation landscape for decades to come.

Collaborate Across Disciplines

Partner with industry-leading engineers, architects, planners, and transit specialists to deliver integrated solutions to complex infrastructure challenges.

Leave a Lasting Legacy

The structures you help design will support millions of passengers, strengthen communities, and serve as critical pieces of Canada's transportation network for generations.

Your Next Challenge Starts Here

If you're ready to apply your structural engineering expertise to projects that truly matter, TYLin offers the opportunity to grow your career while helping shape the future of mobility across Canada.

Join our Rail + Transit team and help create the infrastructure that will move Canadians forward for decades to come.

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity.As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $90,000 - $115,000 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 is committed to employment equity and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation for a disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected]. The company and its employees are required to comply with all local health authority, legal or lawful client requirements.

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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.