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Senior Consultant

DB E.C.O. North America
CompanyDB E.C.O. North America
CategoryConsulting & Strategy
LocationChicago
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelSenior
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted5 Aug 2026
Last verified6 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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Description
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.”   Reports to:   Senior Manager     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 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.     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.       Prefer red skills and experience :   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, with or without a reasonable accommodation:   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)