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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 - 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 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.)   At least 5 years of related experience with consulting for railway projects with  focus  on rail  strategical  transportation planning / urban planning / operations planning / route  management  etc.     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 Skills and Experience   Proficiency   using  the  dynamic rail simulation  tool   R ail Traffic Controller (RTC)   Background in  p assenger and/or freight rail service planning   Background in  railroad 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.   After on-boarding is completed, the Senior Consultant may work from your home office and/or a well-lighted, heated and air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.  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