Consulting Intern (Rail and Transportation)

DB E.C.O. North America•New York, NY

8d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

DB E.C.O. North America provides specialized rail and transit consultancy services to public agencies, passenger and freight railroads across the U.S. and Canada, drawing on Deutsche Bahn’s global expertise. The Consulting Intern will join the Consulting department in New York, NY, from June 2027 through August 2027, working 40 hours per week in person, five days per week in the office. The intern will contribute to ongoing projects in one of two portfolios, under the supervision of an experienced consultant or manager, and receive training in the company’s methods and tools. Applicants should identify their preferred portfolio in their cover letter. In Conceptual Rail Service, Operations, and Infrastructure Planning, the intern may support public transportation service plans, operational plans, and infrastructure investment planning. Tasks include building and checking timetable, ridership, and capacity datasets; supporting rail operations simulation and service plan development; preparing GIS maps and graphics; and researching peer systems for client deliverables. In Governance and Integration Consulting, the intern may help public agencies improve customer-interface integration and coordination across agencies. Tasks include researching German and European practices in fare integration, customer information, and agency coordination; adapting practices to U.S. agency and regulatory settings; and drafting memos, slides, and graphics for client meetings. Minimal overnight travel by land and air may be required. Compensation is $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Applicants must submit a resume and short cover letter by 5 p.m. PT on November 13, 2026.

Requirements

Working toward a degree in Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or Transportation Planning (MS or equivalent).
Strong analytical ability and focus on developing solutions to complex technical matters.
Demonstrable project or research experience.
Organized, flexible, and able to work independently.
Proficiency with the MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Professional fluency in English.

Nice To Haves

Research or work experience in strategic rail planning, operations planning, or route management.
Python, R, or GIS (ArcGIS or QGIS) skills.
Exposure to rail simulation or scheduling software.
German language skills, particularly for the Governance and Integration portfolio.

Responsibilities

Build and check timetable, ridership, and capacity datasets in Excel or Python.
Support rail operations simulation and service plan development.
Prepare GIS maps and other graphics for reports and client materials.
Research peer systems and summarize findings for client deliverables.
Research German and European practices in fare integration, customer information, and agency coordination.
Adapt German and European practices to U.S. agency and regulatory settings.
Draft memos, slides, and graphics for client meetings.

Benefits

Medical insurance with multiple plan options, from low to high deductible.
Dental and vision coverage.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members.
Commuter benefits for eligible transit and parking expenses.
Parental paid leave.
Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity supplemental coverage with wellness benefits.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company safe harbor contributions.
Competitive vacation time and 11 paid company holidays.
For eligible Canadian employees and dependents: company-paid basic life, AD&D, dependent life, long-term disability, extended health and dental coverage, and Employee Assistance Program.
For Canadian employees: company contribution equal to 5% of basic salary to an RRSP of the employee’s choice.
For Canadian employees: competitive vacation time and 11 paid company holidays.