Senior Subject Matter Expert - Rail Infrastructure Maintenance & Asset Management

Senior Subject Matter Expert - Rail Infrastructure Maintenance & Asset Management Laguna Niguel or Sacramento, CADB 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."Tasks & Responsibilities: Lead and support consulting engagements in rail infrastructure maintenance, infrastructure management, and asset management. Advise clients on the development and implementation of maintenance strategies, asset management strategies, and long-term infrastructure management approaches. Develop maintenance concepts covering preventive, predictive, condition-based, and corrective maintenance, including inspection regimes, intervention planning, maintenance frequencies, and resource requirements. Support clients in optimizing asset lifecycle performance, including renewal and replacement planning, investment prioritization, lifecycle costing, and long-term capital planning. Assess existing maintenance organizations, processes, standards, systems, and capabilities and develop practical recommendations and implementation roadmaps. Develop organizational concepts, roles and responsibilities, governance structures, processes, procedures, performance standards, and KPIs for infrastructure maintenance and asset management. Evaluate maintenance and asset management practices against industry standards, international best practices, and relevant benchmarks. Analyze the interaction between infrastructure condition, maintenance activities, railway operations, reliability, availability, safety, and lifecycle cost. Lead technical workstreams and coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subject matter experts. Develop clear, actionable recommendations based on technical analysis and translate complex technical topics into decision-making material for senior and executive audiences. Prepare and deliver client presentations, reports, proposals, and other consulting deliverables. Build and maintain relationships with key client stakeholders and industry partners across the rail and transit sector. Support business development activities, including identification of client needs, development of technical approaches, preparation of proposals, and participation in client discussions. Contribute to the development of the Infrastructure Maintenance & Asset Management consulting practice, including reusable methodologies, tools, benchmarks, frameworks, and client offerings. Leverage Deutsche Bahn's technical expertise and international experience and adapt relevant practices to the needs of North American rail and transit clients. Mentor and coach consultants and junior team members and contribute to the development of technical capabilities within the Infrastructure team.

Vacation & Holidays: Competitive time off plus 11 paid company holidaysDB 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. 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.