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Arcadis

Global design, engineering, consultancy for assets

Technical Drafter / Designer - Rail

Transportation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed degree in railway engineering or civil engineering with a structural focus, or completed vocational training as a construction drafter or construction technician.
  • Several years of professional experience planning railway facilities is desirable, as are specialist skills in track superstructure and drainage.
  • Good spatial awareness, teamwork, solution-oriented thinking, and a high degree of independent working ability are required.
  • Good knowledge of applicable codes and standards and enthusiasm for the Building Information Modeling method are required.
  • Knowledge of relevant computer-aided design software is required; experience with ProVI is desirable.
  • Very good written and spoken German is required.
  • Good English skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare site plans, cross-sections, and other planning documents for railway routes and railway facilities such as tracks, switches, level crossings, and platforms throughout all service phases under the German Fee Structure for Architects and Engineers.
  • Prepare drainage plans for design and execution planning in railway infrastructure in close cooperation with project engineers.
  • Contribute to interface management, including coordinating and integrating internal and external specialist designs with colleagues abroad, sometimes using Building Information Modeling.
  • Develop detailed plans independently in close cooperation with project engineers and project leads.
  • Deliver project tasks on schedule and to the required quality.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience with ProVI is desirable.
  • Good English skills are advantageous.
  • Several years of professional experience planning railway facilities and specialist knowledge of track superstructure and drainage are desirable.

About the Company

Arcadis

Global design, engineering, consultancy for assets

Arcadis is a global design, engineering, and consultancy firm that creates and manages natural and built assets. It operates across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific, serving governments, public agencies, and private companies. Its four business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience, and Intelligence—cover sustainable buildings and urban development, transportation infrastructure, climate adaptation, and data-driven digital solutions to optimize asset performance. The company earns fees for its integrated services that combine planning, design, engineering, and advisory work. Arcadis differentiates itself through its global reach and its integrated, multi-disciplinary approach that links physical design with data analytics and digital insights to deliver high-value solutions. Its goal is to help clients create and maintain sustainable, resilient, and efficient assets while improving decision-making and performance across complex projects.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Watermael-Boitsfort, Belgium
Founded
1888

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