Principal Engineer, Roads & Highways

Job overview

Principal Engineer, Roads & Highways in Los Angeles, CA. This is a hybrid position with a salary range of $168,000 - $247,400 annually. TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm. The purpose of this role is to accelerate growth and strengthen TYLin's Transportation practice across Southern California, combining client leadership, strategic pursuit, and hands-on project delivery excellence.

What you'll do

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 we're looking for

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and active PE license in California.

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, RCTC, etc.

Skills & competencies

principal engineer

roads

highways

los angeles ca

tylin

transportation

caltrans

la metro

pe license

hybrid

full-time

Benefits & perks

• Medical, disability, life insurance, continuing education, paid time off, employee assistance program, retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

About the employer

TYLin is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.