About this Consultant (Infrastructure Asset Management ) role at DB E.C.O. North America
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.”
Department: Consulting, Infrastructure Domain
Reports to: Director
Location: Laguna Niguel, Sacramento, or New York City (In-person)
Tasks & Responsibilities:
- 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.
Requirements:
- 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 present complex asset‑management topics clearly to senior management.
- Experience using MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for analyses, modeling, and presentations.
- Passion for improving infrastructure stewardship, long‑term planning, and asset‑management practices in the mobility and transportation sector.
Working Conditions and Travel:
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 $98,000 and $113,000 + bonus (USD) for full-time employment, depending on professional qualifications and experience.
Quick overview of our U.S. Health & Wellness Benefits:
- Medical Insurance: Multiple options - Low to High Deductible plans
- Dental & Vision
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-term, and Long-term Disability: Company-paid
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their household members
- Commuter Benefits: Use tax-free money to pay for eligible transit and parking expenses (Train, subway, bus, ferry, parking).
- Parental Paid Leave
- Supplemental Coverage: Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans with wellness benefits.
- Retirement Savings (401k) with company safe harbor contributions
- Vacation & Holidays: Competitive time off plus 11 paid company holidays
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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Quick overview of our Canada Health & Wellness Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive, company‑paid benefits program for employees and their eligible dependents. This includes Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Dependent Life Insurance, Long‑Term Disability, extended Health and Dental coverage, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
In addition, the Company supports your long‑term financial well‑being by subsidizing a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) of your choice with a contribution equal to 5% of your basic salary.
We also provide competitive vacation time along with 11 paid company holidays, so you have the time you need to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
