Introduction

Deutsche Bahn has been designing, engineering, constructing, testing, and commissioning, innovative and integrated multi-modal transportation systems for over 180 years. Since 2017, DB E.C.O North America Inc. is the part of that team bringing DB’s global experience and knowledge to the North American marketplace. Our clients are passenger, freight railway companies and railway transportation agencies in North America who seek to improve their organizational performance and modernize their product and service portfolio. Please note that this role is open for candidates located in New York City, Los Angeles, SF Bay, Boston, Washington D.C., Chicago or are willing to relocate.

We are seeking an ambitious candidate for an Analyst-Technical Consulting role in our Rail Planning Group, who will be responsible for delivering technical work under the guidance of a Project Manager. The position provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate your analytic skills, ability to work on complex issues, and desire to produce high-quality results. You will be working in an innovative team, contributing to the modernization of rail systems in North America and reporting to a Consultant Manager. It requires a highly responsible and accountable individual who is focused on developing meaningful analyses. This position offers exciting challenges and potential for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data sets and develop basic planning criteria including ridership and demand data to develop service goals and rail operations data to define operational planning parameters such as run times dwell times and train separation times.
• Support data analysis, perform modeling tasks, present findings, apply your technical knowledge to contribute to various stages of project development and implementation.
• Develop rail infrastructure schematics and software databases using track charts and drawings
• Perform projects across the full range of planning horizons from the short-term (immediate im-plementation) to the long-term (visionary concepts) and apply the appropriate level of granulari-ty depending on the project goals and planning horizon.
• Transform project goals into concepts for rail service, operation, and infrastructure.
• Author technical reports and presentations that document the project’s approach, inputs, anal-yses, assumptions, planning iterations, and findings.
• Engage in iterative planning processes that refine and evaluate alternative concepts until ac-ceptable and feasible solutions are identified.
• Create visualizations that communicate complicated technical matters to a non-technical audience.

Qualifications

• A degree in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, or related field
• Outstanding analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills and an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset and aptitude to quickly grasp new concepts and effectively produce results.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Highly developed written and verbal presentation and communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and persuasively, experienced in the preparation of high quality (PowerPoint) documents for senior management.
• Passion for tackling complex challenges in mobility and railway transportation sector.
• Demonstrable project and research experience, including the ability to perform under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in using MS-Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for performing analyses and develop-ing quantitative models.
• Proficiency in rail transportation planning tools such as Viriato, RailSys, Visum and others is a plus.

We offer an annual gross salary between $70,000 and $95,000 for full-time employment, depending on professional qualifications and experience.

Our Benefits:

Competitive Health Benefits

Our commitment to your well-being extends to providing a range of healthcare options tailored to your needs. Partnering with well-known carriers, we offer diverse plans covering essential services such as mental health support, preventative care, inpatient, and outpatient services, as well as health spending accounts and flexible spending accounts to enhance your healthcare experience. Moreover, our benefits package includes access to exclusive discounts on gym memberships and cell phone plans, ensuring comprehensive support for your health and financial wellness.

Retirement Savings

To empower our employees in planning for their future, we provide both pre-tax and post-tax retirement contribution options, complemented by a generous company match. Whether you prefer to invest pre-tax income for immediate tax benefits or opt for post-tax contributions for potential tax advantages in retirement, our retirement program is designed to support your financial goals. Plus, with our company match, your contributions are further amplified, helping you build a secure and prosperous future.

Paid Time off & Holidays

As a full-time employee, you're treated to an enticing package of benefits, including 10 annual holidays, the freedom to select an extra holiday, and the opportunity to accrue vacation time.

Wellbeing Benefits

In support of employee wellbeing, we're proud to offer an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP). This comprehensive program provides a wide array of services aimed at enhancing mental health and overall wellness. From mental health counseling and legal resources to life and relationship support, crisis assistance, childcare resources, and beyond, our EAP is here to ensure you have the support you need, whenever you need it.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

For California applicants: We follow the California Fair Chance Act, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and/or Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. As is the case for applicants in any jurisdiction, you do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After providing a conditional offer and conducting a background check, we will consider hiring any qualified individual with arrest or conviction records in accordance with all relevant laws, and specifically will assess whether any conviction history directly relates to the job duties. We will take into consideration the individual’s explanation and potential mitigating factors as defined by the law.