Principal, Stations & Passenger Facilities
DB E.C.O. North AmericaAbout the role
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, Rail Infrastructure Advisory
Location: Laguna Niguel, Chicago, New York City, San Francisco, or Washington, D.C.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Build, lead, and expand DB E.C.O. North America’s Stations & Passenger Facilities Practice, including strategy, service offerings, market positioning, and growth plans.
- Act as a trusted advisor to transit agencies, passenger rail operators, transportation authorities, infrastructure owners, and other key stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain executive-level client relationships across North America and convert market opportunities into consulting engagements.
- Lead complex and strategically important projects related to stations, passenger facilities, intermodal hubs, passenger experience, accessibility, asset management, and facility modernization.
- Pursue and secure strategically important business opportunities, including proposal development, client engagement, and commercial negotiations.
- Establish thought leadership through participation in industry conferences, professional associations, and market-facing events.
- Develop innovative consulting solutions and transform successful projects into repeatable service offerings.
- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of managers, consultants, and technical specialists.
- Oversee project delivery, ensuring technical quality, client satisfaction, profitability, and effective risk management.
- Collaborate with experts across DB Group and DB E.C.O.’s international network to bring global best practices to North American clients.
- Contribute to the growth and profitability of the Rail Infrastructure Advisory business through strategic planning, business development, and market expansion.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Construction Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in rail, transit, station development, passenger facility planning, infrastructure consulting, or related fields.
- Demonstrated expertise in station and passenger facility planning, development, design management, operations, asset management, or lifecycle planning.
- Proven track record of winning and delivering consulting assignments within the North American transportation, rail, or infrastructure market.
- Established network of senior-level relationships with railroads, transit agencies, transportation authorities, infrastructure owners, and industry stakeholders across North America.
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated success in building business opportunities, expanding client relationships, and growing service offerings.
- Experience building, leading, or significantly expanding a consulting practice, business unit, or technical service line is highly desirable.
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and team development capabilities.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging executive-level audiences.
- Business-oriented mindset with strong commercial awareness and the ability to balance technical excellence with business growth objectives.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
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