Senior Consultant Chicago or Washington D.C.

Chicago, New York City, or Washington D.C.

DB E.C.O. North America (with “E.C.O.” representing “ E ngineering, C onsulting and O perations") 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.”

Senior Manager

Chicago, New York City, or Washington, D.C. (Hybrid)

• 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, 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.

• 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.

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

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

• 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.

• Medical Insurance:
  Multiple options - Low toHigh Deductibleplans
• 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…