Consultant - Technical Consulting
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.”
Consultant – Technical Consulting (Rail Service Planning)
Location: San Francisco (Hybrid, 3 days a week)
DB ECO North America is seeking a highly motivated Consultant to join our growing Technical Consulting team. You will work with public agencies and operators to advance passenger rail systems across North America through strategic service planning, operational analysis, and infrastructure development.
Key Responsibilities:
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Contribute to the design and evaluation of integrated rail service concepts aligned with regional and statewide goals.
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Develop static service plans and operational scenarios using tools such as Viriato.
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Support simulation-based analysis using tools such as RailSys, including conflict detection and capacity studies.
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Assist in the use and deployment of infrastructure planning and asset management tools such as Railoscope.
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Conduct strategic analyses to support corridor development, capital planning, and investment prioritization.
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Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, including station design, rolling stock, and digital strategy.
Qualifications:
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2+ years of experience in rail service planning, transportation engineering, or related field.
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Demonstrated experience in technical rail service and operations planning tools and methodologies
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Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
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Passion for improving public transportation and delivering meaningful client outcomes.
We offer an annual gross salary between $96,000 and $110,000 USD for full-time employment, depending on professional qualifications and experience.
DB E.C.O North America, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. DB E.C.O North America, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
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.
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.
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