Elevator Design Consultant

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 an experienced Elevator Consultant (Design) to join our team supporting complex transit and transportation infrastructure projects across the United States. This position offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise in vertical transportation systems to some of the nation’s most exciting rail, metro, and intermodal facility projects.
You will play a key role in the planning, design, and specification of elevator systems for stations, maintenance facilities, and related structures, working closely with architects, structural and MEP engineers, and agency clients to ensure safe, efficient, and maintainable solutions that meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

What You’ll Do:

• Lead or support the design and specification of elevator systems for transit and public infrastructure projects.

• Develop technical documents including drawings, performance specifications, and design reports.

• Evaluate existing elevator systems and provide recommendations for modernization or replacement.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate vertical transportation systems seamlessly within overall station or facility designs.

• Review contractor submittals and shop drawings, and provide technical support during construction.

• Coordinate with public agencies, code authorities, and project stakeholders to ensure compliance with applicable standards and safety regulations (ADA, ASME A17.1, NFPA, etc.).

• Assist in project scheduling, cost estimating, and quality assurance processes.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering, or related discipline.

• 5–10 years of professional experience in elevator consulting, design, or engineering, preferably within a consulting or multidisciplinary design environment.

• Strong understanding of elevator system design, components, and controls.

• Experience with transit or large public infrastructure projects preferred.

• Familiarity with major elevator manufacturers’ technologies and industry best practices.

• Excellent technical writing, communication, and client coordination skills.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, Licensed Architect or Qualified Elevator Inspector (QEI) certification preferred, but not required.

Why Join Us?

• Work on iconic transit and infrastructure projects that improve urban mobility.

• Collaborate with a diverse, high-performing engineering and design team.

• Flexible location with hybrid work options.

• Opportunities for professional growth, technical leadership, and client exposure.

 

Additional Information

TYLin is committed to pay equity. As part of that commitment, we have provided the base compensation range of $85,000 - $125,000 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 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.

 

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.