Senior Consultant

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.” Reports to: Senior Manager - Operations Location: Chicago, New York City, or Washington, D.C. (Hybrid) Tasks & Responsibilities: Transform client requirements into effective and efficient operational plans. Responsible for overseeing and ensuring quality of technical work producedatyour direction by analysts and consultants on projects. Develops andmaintainsstrong client relationships. Perform research and quantitative analyses, conductandcoordinatestudiesand lead workshops. Present project results to senior management. Prepares proposals and pursuits, including the development of project methodologies,budgetsand schedules. Leverage the knowledge andexpertiseof Deutsche Bahn’s railway subject matter experts in our other consulting projects, where applicable. 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 withfocuson railstrategicaltransportation planning / urban planning / operations planning / routemanagementetc. 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 inusing MS-Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for performing analyses and developing quantitative models. Passion for tackling complex challenges inmobilityand railway transportation sector. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with strong interpersonal skills. Preferred Skills and Experience Proficiencyusingthedynamic rail simulationtool Rail Traffic Controller (RTC) Background inpassenger and/or freight rail service planning Background inrailroad civil engineering Working Conditions and Travel: Successful candidate for Senior Consultant will be required to work on-site 5 days per week during on-boarding. Employees direct supervisor will determine a plan to transition hybrid work. Afteron-boardingis completed, the Senior Consultantmay work from your home office and/or a well-lighted,heatedand air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.Minimal overnight travel by land and air. Physical Requirements, with or without a reasonableaccommodation: Ability to work at a computer workstation for periods up to 4 hours at a time Ability to speak on the telephone for a total of up to 3 hours per day Ability to sit for up to 3 hours without breaks at meetings Ability to walk and stand for up to 4 hours without breaks at program site visits and meetings We offer an annual gross salary between $118,000 and $153,000 + bonus (USD) for full-time employment, depending on professional qualifications and experience. Quick overview of our U.S. Health & Wellness Benefits: Medical Insurance: Multiple options - Low toHigh Deductibleplans 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 DB E.C.O North America, Inc.providesequal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status,disabilityor genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. DB E.C.O North America, Inc.complies withapplicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. For California applicants: We follow the California Fair Chance Act, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. As is the case for applicants in anyjurisdiction, you do not need todiscloseyour criminal history orparticipatein a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After providing a conditional offer and conducting a background check, we will consider hiring any qualified individual with arrest or conviction recordsin accordance withall relevantlaws, andspecifically will assess whether any conviction historydirectly relatesto the job duties.We will take into consideration the individual’s explanation and potential mitigating factors as defined by the law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will berequiredto verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Quick overview of ourCanada Health & Wellness Benefits: We offer a comprehensive, company‑paid benefits program for employees and their eligible dependents. This includes Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Dependent Life Insurance,Long‑Term Disability, extended Health and Dental coverage, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). In addition, the Company supports your long‑term financial well‑being by subsidizing a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) of your choice with a contribution equal to 5% of your basic salary. We also providecompetitive vacation timealong with11 paid company holidays, so you have the time you need to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work. #J-18808-Ljbffr