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

Just starting your career in bridge engineering? At TYLin, you won’t just support projects—you’ll help shape the infrastructure that connects communities.

We’re looking for a Graduate Bridge Engineer to join our Chicago Bridge team, where you’ll work alongside experienced engineers on real-world bridge projects while building a strong technical foundation. If you’re eager to learn, collaborate, and grow into a licensed professional engineer, this role is designed for you.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You’ll Be Doing

From day one, you’ll be part of a collaborative team that’s invested in your development. With guidance from senior engineers, you’ll:

• Learn how to read and interpret engineering plans and bridge details

• Perform calculations, quantity take-offs, and basic structural analysis

• Assist with bridge modeling using industry-standard software

• Support project coordination, scheduling, and progress reporting

• Help produce engineering drawings, calculations, and cost estimates

• Apply AASHTO and other relevant codes and standards to real projects

• Collaborate with engineers, drafters, and project teams

• Participate in site visits and inspections to see designs come to life

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for motivated early-career engineers who are ready to learn and grow:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural emphasis (Master’s preferred)

• Recent graduate or 1–2 years of bridge or structural engineering experience (internships count!)

• EIT certification or ability to obtain it within 9 months

• Exposure to engineering tools such as SAP2000, CSI Bridge, or similar

• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation

• Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset

• Good time management and organizational skills.

• Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients' toughest challenges.

Why TYLin?

At TYLin, early-career engineers don’t get lost in the background. You’ll benefit from:

• Hands-on experience with meaningful bridge projects

• Mentorship from industry-leading bridge engineers

• Clear pathways for technical growth and PE licensure

• A collaborative, people-first culture that supports learning

• Competitive pay, benefits, and long-term career opportunities

 

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $38.00 - $53.00 hourly 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.

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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.