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DB E.C.O. North America

Analyst (Rail Service and Operations) – Technical Consulting

DB E.C.O. North America, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Overview

Washington, D.C. – In-office position. DB E.C.O. North America offers specialized rail and transit consultancy services to public agencies, passenger and freight railroads. We leverage Deutsche Bahn’s global expertise to advance mobility and rail transportation across the U.S. and Canada. Our cross-disciplinary team collaborates with clients to innovate their portfolios and elevate business performance, with a focus on sustainability, safety, and operational excellence. Analyst (Rail Service and Operations) – Technical Consulting Location:

Washington, D.C. (in-office position) We are hiring a Rail Service and Operations Analyst to join our Washington, D.C. team and help shape the future of passenger and freight rail in North America. This role suits someone with strong quantitative skills, attention to detail, and a passion for transit and rail. You will work closely with senior planners to support service and operations planning projects, using industry-leading tools. Your work will include developing service concepts, analyzing operational scenarios, creating visual dashboards, and producing clear, compelling materials for client presentations. This is an opportunity to build technical expertise, learn from experienced industry professionals, and contribute to projects that deliver real-world improvements to rail service and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Support service and operations planning projects for passenger and freight rail clients. Develop and evaluate service concepts using Viriato (static timetable modeling) and validate scenarios with RailSys, Treno, RTC, etc. (dynamic simulation). Manage and interpret infrastructure data to assess capacity and asset performance. Prepare clear, visually compelling outputs in Tableau, including dashboards and charts for internal and client use. Organize project documentation and workflows in Notion to support collaborative, multi-office teams. Conduct quantitative analysis, ridership and operations modeling, and GIS-based mapping to inform decision-making. Draft technical reports, presentation materials, and client deliverables with a high standard of accuracy and clarity.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, transportation planning, data analytics, applied mathematics, or a related field. Demonstrated interest in rail or transit systems through coursework, research, internships, or professional experience. Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with proficiency in data analysis and visualization. Familiarity with tools such as Viriato, RTC, RailOscope, Tableau, Notion, ArcGIS/QGIS, Python, R, or SQL (training provided as needed). Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced consulting environment.

We offer an annual gross salary between

$80,000 and $90,000

+ bonus (USD) for full-time employment, depending on professional qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Medical Insurance: Multiple options - Low to High Deductible plans 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 Optional: accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans with wellness benefits Retirement Savings (401k): Pre-tax or Roth contributions with company match (50¢ per dollar up to 6% of pay) Vacation & Holidays: Competitive time off plus 11 paid company holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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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