Senior Consultant

About the role

DB E.C.O. North America offers specialized rail and transit consultancy services to public agencies, passenger and freight railroads. The cross-disciplinary team collaborates closely with clients to innovate their portfolios and elevate business performance, with a focus on sustainability, safety, and operational excellence.

Reports to: Senior Manager
Location: Chicago, New York City, or Washington, D.C. (Hybrid)

Responsibilities

• Transform client requirements into effective and efficient operational plans
• Oversee and ensure quality of technical work produced at your direction by analysts and consultants on projects
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Perform research and quantitative analyses, conduct and coordinate studies and lead workshops
• Present project results to senior management
• Prepare 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 other consulting projects, where applicable

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Transportation, Business Administration or similar (M.Sc.)
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in railroad operations planning, timetable development, or service design, including direct experience working with a Class 1 railroad in the United States
• Deep understanding of American freight railroad operations, capacity planning, and coordination between infrastructure owners and train operators
• Project management skills, including experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and client deliverables
• 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

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency with simulation tools, such as RTC or similar dynamic simulation software

Working conditions and travel

• Employees' direct supervisor will determine a plan for hybrid work
• Minimal overnight travel by land and air

Physical requirements

• 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

Pay

Annual gross salary between $118,000 and $153,000 + bonus (USD) for full-time employment, depending on professional qualifications and experience.

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
• Comprehensive, company-paid benefits program for Canadian employees and their eligible dependents, including Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, Dependent Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, extended Health and Dental coverage, and EAP access
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) subsidy: company contribution equal to 5% of basic salary for Canadian employees