ARX Group Signalling Draftsman - 100%(m/f) Invia

ARX is a global network of specialists in engineering, design, and architecture. Our team offers 360° consulting, project management, and technical services in:

airports, bridges, buildings, cableways,
digital innovation, environment, equipment,
geology, geotechnics, hydropower, metros,
nuclear plants, oil & gas, pipelines, ports,
railways, river engineering, roads, traffic,
tunnels, and water/wastewater treatment.

With offices across Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, our agile task force combines global expertise with local know-how. The result is our uniquely "glocal" approach, which allows us to meet the specific needs of each community while incorporating international best practices. At ARX, smart minds strive for a sustainable future, transforming communities one innovative project at a time.

People are the heart and soul of ARX. We are a home for innovators, visionaries, and experts to develop talents, launch careers, and collaborate with fellow specialists. ARX values individuals. Believing their brilliance and determination will provide solutions to tomorrow's challenges, we welcome professionals who will both benefit from and enrich our team.

ARX, marks a significant expansion into the Middle East with its offices in UAE and KSA. This underscores our dedication to innovation and engineering excellence, bolstering our position in the dynamic GCC market.

For our office in Dubai, we are looking for

Signalling Draftsman

The ideal candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality 2D signalling drawings and coordination deliverables in full compliance with relevant authority standards and project requirements. The role requires strong technical drafting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate effectively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure accurate and timely design outputs

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, develop, and update signalling drawings, including Signalling layouts, Cable layouts (loops, yards, and mainline sections), Equipment location drawings, Interface drawings with track, civil, and telecommunications layouts
• Incorporate review comments, redlines, and mark-ups issued by signalling engineers in a timely and accurate manner
• Maintain drawing registers, revision histories, and version control in accordance with project and quality procedures
• Ensure drawings accurately reflect approved track geometry, turnout numbering, fouling points, and interface requirements
• Support the preparation of drawings for IDC/IDR reviews and client submissions
• Assist in ensuring consistency and alignment between signalling drawings and outputs from other engineering disciplines
• Adhere to applicable standards, guidelines, and project-specific drafting conventions
• Interpreting signalling design inputs such as scheme plans, signalling principles, interlocking data, and track plans to produce compliant layout drawings
• Applying knowledge of railway signalling assets including signals, points machines, track circuits, axle counters, balises, location cases, and associated wayside equipment
• Producing cable route and cable core layouts showing cable routes, jointing, termination points, and interfaces with signalling equipment
• Ensuring correct representation of track features including chainages, gradients (where required), turnouts, crossovers, fouling points, and clearance points

Requirements:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering, Engineering Drafting, or a related technical discipline.
• 5 years of experience in a signalling draftsman role or a similar rail drafting position
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and updating signalling layouts and cable layouts for rail infrastructure projects
• Proficiency in CAD software used for signalling design, such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, knowledge of BIM environments and workflows would be an advantage
• Experience working with ACC (Autodesk Construction Cloud) or ProjectWise or similar document management systems for drawing control, workflow management, and version control
• Working knowledge of rail signalling drawings, symbology, layering conventions, and applicable standards
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple drawing packages and revisions concurrently
• Ability to work effectively under technical direction from signalling engineers and meet project and submission deadlines
• Good organisational and document control skills, including drawing registers, revision management, and audit compliance
• Effective communication skills to clarify technical inputs and resolve drafting queries with engineering teams

We Offer:

• Opportunity to collaborate with a forward-thinking, synergistic, and innovative team.
• Exposure to cutting-edge projects driving Middle East / North African regions development.
• Personalized professional growth and developmental avenues tailored to your career aspirations.

If you would you like to join our highly motivated and very successful team please send us your complete application!