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# Consulting Intern (Rail and Transportation) at DB E.C.O. North America

- **Company:** DB E.C.O. North America
- **Location:** New York, NY
- **Posted:** 2026-10-30
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-05
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dbeconorthamerica/jobs/5462750008

## Job description

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

Reports to: Manager

Location: New York, NY

Duration: June 2027 to August 2027

Schedule: 40 hours per week (in-person)

Application Deadline: Submit your resume and a short cover letter to the job posting by 5pm PT on November 13th, 2026.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

You will work in one of the following portfolios of DB E.C.O. North America. Tell us your preferred portfolio in your cover letter.

- Conceptual Rail Service, Operations, and Infrastructure Planning:
- DB E.C.O. performs conceptual planning for public agencies, operators, and Class I railroads to design public transportation service plans, operation plans, and to identify effective infrastructure investments. We work across the full range of planning horizons from short-term projects for immediate implementation to long-term visioning projects. DB E.C.O. uses state-of-the-art methods and tools.
- You will contribute to ongoing projects under the supervision of an experienced consultant and receive training in our methods and tools. Typical tasks:
- Build and check timetable, ridership, and capacity datasets in Excel or Python
- Support rail operations simulation and service plan development
- Prepare GIS maps and other graphics for reports and client materials
- Research peer systems and summarize findings for client deliverables
- Governance and Integration Consulting:
- DB E.C.O. consults public agencies to improve integration of the customer interface for public transportation systems and to facilitate cross-agency coordination. We draw on our expertise as the major operator of Germany’s integrated public transportation system to identify and adapt solutions for use in the U.S.
- You will contribute to ongoing projects under the supervision of a manager and receive training in our methods and tools. Typical tasks:
- Research German and European practices in fare integration, customer information, and agency coordination
- Adapt those practices to U.S. agency and regulatory settings
- Draft memos, slides, and graphics for client meetings

Requirements:

- Working towards a degree in Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or Transportation Planning (MS or equivalent)
- Strong ability to think analytically and stay focused on developing solutions to complex technical matters
- Demonstrable project or research experience
- Organized, flexible, and able to work independently
- Proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Professional fluency in English

Preferred:

- Research or work experience in strategic rail planning, operations planning, or route management
- Python, R, or GIS (ArcGIS or QGIS)
- Exposure to rail simulation or scheduling software
- German language skills (helpful for the Governance and Integration portfolio)

Working Conditions and Travel:

5 days per week in the office. 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

Compensation: $25 - $30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. 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.

## About DB E.C.O. North America

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: DB E.C.O. North America is a specialized rail and transit management and technical consulting firm that helps agencies, private companies, and operators across the U.S. and Canada innovate, optimize operations, and transition to net-zero mobility.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of DB E.C.O. Group, which is part of Deutsche Bahn AG)
- **Headquarters**: Laguna Niguel, California, USA (Mailing Address: 901 H St., Suite 120, PMB 328, Sacramento, CA 95814)
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: Not publicly available (established as a North American arm of the DB E.C.O. Group)

## Core Business
- Primary industry/industries: Rail and public transportation consulting, management consulting, technical consulting, freight rail advisory, sustainability/net-zero transition
- Target customers: Transit agencies, railroad operators (Class I and shortline), ports, shippers, and public agencies (B2B, primarily government and enterprise)
- Mission statement: "To help our clients in innovating their product and service portfolios, elevate their business performance, and build a great company that attracts people who are excited to make sustainable changes in the mobility sector." [db-eco.us](https://db-eco.us/en/who-we-are/)
- Vision: "To assist our North American clients in developing the mobility world of tomorrow through outstanding, long-lasting, and significant enhancements in their business and organizational performance." [db-eco.us](https://db-eco.us/en/who-we-are/)

## Products & Services
- **Management Consulting**: Strategy development, organizational and operational improvement, financial planning, business case development, and project/program implementation across fleet and infrastructure planning, procurement, maintenance, performance management, net-zero transitioning, and customer experience management. [db-eco.us](https://db-eco.us/en/careers/)
- **Technical Consulting**: Hands-on technical expertise in strategic planning and operational efficiency, including developing service plans, network and capacity planning, timetable optimization, and train operations planning. [db-eco.us](https://db-eco.us/en/careers/)
- **Subject Matter Expert Advisory**: Deep-dive technical knowledge in specialized areas such as Service & Operations Planning, Fleet Management, Vehicle Engineering, and Station Design. [db-eco.us](https://db-eco.us/en/careers/)
- **Infrastructure Management**: Services covering planning, procurement, maintenance, and operations of railway infrastructure, using cutting-edge technologies and strategic planning to reduce costs and enhance reliability. [db-eco.us](https://db-eco.us/en/)
- **Fleet Management**: Maintenance strategy formulation, rolling stock procurement optimization, and fleet modernization projects focusing on digital maintenance and sustainable design. [db-eco.us](https://db-eco.us/en/)
- **Freight Rail Advisory**: Data-driven advisory for railroads, shippers, ports, and public agencies, blending data science, simulation, and real-world operations insight to uncover growth potential and cost reductions. [db-eco.us](https://db-eco.us/en/)
- **Customer Experience**: Services focused on enhancing the customer journey, improving accessibility, and driving ridership growth. [db-eco.us](https://db-eco.us/en/)
- **Net Zero Transformation**: Comprehensive support for transitioning to zero-emission mobility, including emissions modelling, techno-economic appraisals, fleet procurements, renewable electricity, and net-zero stations and facilities solutions. [db-eco.us](https://db-eco.us/en/)
- **Business Optimization**: Revenue generation, cost reduction, and performance improvement across the entire value chain. [db-eco.us](https://db-eco.us/en/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not disclosed (private subsidiary of state-owned Deutsche Bahn AG)
- **Key Metric**: Headcount of approximately 97 employees (as of latest LinkedIn data) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/db-eco-north-america)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: DB E.C.O. Group (over 7,100 employees from 94 nations) and Deutsche Bahn AG (one of the world’s largest mobility and transportation companies, operating Europe’s largest rail network with over 23,000 trains and 5 million riders per day) [db-eco.us](https://db-eco.us/en/)
- **Growth Signals**: Active job postings (5 current openings on Greenhouse), headcount growth of approximately 12.5% (based on LinkedIn data), expanding presence across U.S. and Canada with roles in New York, Chicago, Washington D.C., San Francisco, Irvine, and Canada [greenhouse.io](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/dbeconorthamerica)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep Global Backing**: Leverages Deutsche Bahn’s 200+ years of combined rail expertise and the DB E.C.O. Group’s global network across 94 nations, bringing best practices and proven solutions to the North American market. [db-eco.us](https://db-eco.us/en/)
- **End-to-End Rail Expertise**: Covers the full spectrum from management consulting to technical implementation, infrastructure management, and net-zero transition — a rare breadth in the consulting space.
- **Sustainability Leadership**: Deutsche Bahn’s commitment to climate neutrality by 2040, with ~90% of its passenger and freight traffic already electrified and over 65% powered by renewable energy — giving DB E.C.O. North America a unique, credible position in net-zero consulting. [db-eco.us](https://db-eco.us/en/)
- **Freight Rail Specialization**: Deep operational expertise and firsthand Class I railroad experience, recognized through TRB and INFORMS publications, providing clients leverage in a concentrated market. [db-eco.us](https://db-eco.us/en/)
- **Data-Driven Approach**: Freight Analytics and Strategic Planning practice that blends data science, simulation, and real-world operations to deliver evidence-based decisions. [db-eco.us](https://db-eco.us/en/)

## Strategic Focus
- **Net-Zero Mobility**: Guiding rail and transit agencies through the transition to zero-emission mobility, including fleet electrification, renewable energy procurement, and infrastructure decarbonization. [db-eco.us](https://db-eco.us/en/)
- **Operational Excellence**: Helping clients optimize service plans, reduce costs, increase ridership, and improve revenue through data-driven strategies and global best practices.
- **North American Expansion**: Growing presence across the U.S. and Canada with remote and hybrid roles, indicating a strategic push to capture more market share in North American rail and transit consulting.
- **Digital Innovation**: Emphasis on digital maintenance, data analytics, and simulation tools to modernize rail operations and infrastructure management.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-Driven Work**: Opportunity to contribute to sustainable mobility and net-zero transformation in rail and transit, with a clear purpose that combines environmental impact with real-world infrastructure projects.
- **Global Reach, Local Insight**: Access to the vast network and resources of DB E.C.O. Group and Deutsche Bahn, providing unique exposure to international best practices and career growth avenues. [db-eco.us](https://db-eco.us/en/careers/)
- **Three Career Tracks**: Define your own path as a Management Consultant, Technical Consultant, or Subject Matter Expert — allowing for deep specialization or broader strategic roles. [db-eco.us](https://db-eco.us/en/careers/)
- **Work-Life Balance**: Remote and hybrid work options available (e.g., Canada-remote roles, hybrid in Canada), with a stated commitment to flexibility and understanding for professional and personal pursuits. [db-eco.us](https://db-eco.us/en/careers/)
- **Competitive Compensation & Benefits**: Comprehensive health packages, retirement plans, and attractive career prospects with a focus on employee well-being. [db-eco.us](https://db-eco.us/en/careers/)
- **Diverse & Collaborative Team**: A mix of unique cultures, backgrounds

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