Consultant; Infrastructure Asset Management

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.”

• As part of our Infrastructure Team, you will support clients across the full range of asset‑management planning horizons, from immediate maintenance and renewal needs to long‑term strategic infrastructure planning.
• Transform client goals into actionable concepts for asset management, including condition assessment, deterioration modeling, lifecycle strategies, and long‑term renewal planning.
• Engage in iterative planning processes that refine and evaluate alternative asset‑management strategies until feasible, cost‑effective, and sustainable solutions are identified.
• Coordinate with clients on specific project components and provide expertise on infrastructure stewardship, State of Good Repair planning, and long‑term capital investment strategies.
• Act proactively as Task Manager for project modules and work closely with Project Managers to ensure meaningful deliverables, and timely delivery.
• Mentor Analysts, guide cross‑functional teams, and play a key role in driving asset‑management projects forward.
• Assist clients in solving strategic infrastructure challenges, such as maintenance and renewal prioritization, funding allocation, and lifecycle‑based decision‑
• Perform research and quantitative analyses related to asset condition, deterioration curves, lifecycle cost modeling, maintenance strategies, and infrastructure renewal planning.
• Conduct and coordinate studies, lead workshops, and create effective communication and presentation material for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Leverage knowledge of transit operators, agencies, and rail asset classes (track, structures, power, signaling, facilities) to strengthen asset‑management consulting engagements.
• Write technical reports documenting methodologies, analyses, assumptions, lifecycle models, planning iterations, and findings.
• Create visualizations that clearly explain complex asset‑management concepts, financial implications, and long‑term planning outcomes to senior management and stakeholders.
• Support the development of client relationships and identify opportunities for future engagements within the asset‑management and infrastructure domain.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Transportation, Urban Development, Engineering or Business. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in transportation, railway, infrastructure, or asset‑management‑related consulting or project work.
• Understanding of transit operators, infrastructure agencies, and rail asset classes, including basic knowledge of maintenance practices, renewal cycles, and lifecycle planning.
• Outstanding analytical, conceptual, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to develop solutions to complex infrastructure and asset‑management challenges.
• Demonstrable project experience, including the ability to perform under pressure and independently manage project modules.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to…