Senior Consultant
About The Position
DB E.C.O. North America (with “E.C.O.” representing “Engineering, Consulting and Operations") offers specialized rail and transit consultancy services to public agencies, passenger and freight railroads. DB E.C.O. North America is part of the DB E.C.O. Group and leverages Deutsche Bahn’s global expertise to advance mobility and rail transportation across the U.S. and Canada. Their cross-disciplinary team collaborates closely with clients to innovate their portfolios and elevate business performance. With a focus on sustainability, safety, and operational excellence, they strive to enhance the customer experience, increase rail usage, and “Transform The Future Of Mobility.”
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Transportation, Business Administration or similar (M.Sc.)
- At least 5 years of related experience with consulting for railway projects with focus on rail strategical transportation planning / urban planning / operations planning / route management etc.
- Outstanding analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently; aptitude to quickly grasp new concepts and effectively produce results.
- Strong written and verbal presentation and communication skills.
- Experience in using MS-Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for performing analyses and developing quantitative models.
- Passion for tackling complex challenges in mobility and railway transportation sector.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with strong interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency using the dynamic rail simulation tool Rail Traffic Controller (RTC)
- Background in passenger and/or freight rail service planning
- Background in railroad civil engineering
Responsibilities
- Transform client requirements into effective and efficient operational plans.
- Responsible for overseeing and ensuring quality of technical work produced at your direction by analysts and consultants on projects.
- Develops and maintains strong client relationships.
- Perform research and quantitative analyses, conduct and coordinate studies and lead workshops.
- Present project results to senior management.
- Prepares proposals and pursuits, including the development of project methodologies, budgets and schedules.
- Leverage the knowledge and expertise of Deutsche Bahn’s railway subject matter experts in our other consulting projects, where applicable.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance: Multiple options - Low to High Deductible plans
- Dental & Vision
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-term, and Long-term Disability: Company-paid
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their household members
- Commuter Benefits: Use tax-free money to pay for eligible transit and parking expenses (Train, subway, bus, ferry, parking).
- Parental Paid Leave
- Supplemental Coverage: Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans with wellness benefits.
- Retirement Savings (401k): Pre-tax or Roth contributions with company match
- Vacation & Holidays: Competitive time off plus 11 paid company holidays
- Basic Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Long‑Term Disability
- Extended Health and Dental coverage
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company contribution
- Competitive vacation time
- 11 paid company holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
