Lead designer – Depot Design Lead designer – Depot Design Position Overview The Depot Lead Designer heads the planning, design, and delivery of metro/rail depot facilities, including maintenance depots, stabling yards, and operational support facilities. This role combines technical expertise in rail infrastructure with project management and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities Design Lead Lead multidisciplinary design teams in developing depot layouts, maintenance facilities, and operational buildings. Ensure designs meet operational requirements for train maintenance, cleaning, stabling, and storage. Coordinate track layouts, overhead line equipment, signaling systems, and facility infrastructure. Develop design standards and technical specifications for depot facilities.

Project Management

Manage design schedules, budgets, and deliverables across project phases. Coordinate with client stakeholders, operations teams, and rolling stock manufacturers. Lead design reviews and manage approval processes with authorities and clients. Identify and mitigate design risks and resolve technical issues.

Technical Oversight

Ensure compliance with rail industry standards, safety regulations,



and local building codes. Review and approve structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural designs. Coordinate integration of specialized systems (wheel lathes, lifting equipment, washing plants).

Optimize depot capacity, workflow efficiency, and future expansion capabilities. Collaboration & Coordination Interface with civil, systems, and operations engineering teams Coordinate with other disciplines including signaling, power, telecommunications. Engage with construction teams during design-build delivery.

Present designs for clients and stakeholders Required Qualifications Master’s degree in civil engineering or related field 10-12 years’ experience in rail/metro infrastructure design Solid knowledge of depot operations, maintenance requirements, and rolling stock. Proficiency in CAD software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit/BIM) Understanding of rail standards (national and international) Preferred Skills Experience with BIM Level 2/3 implementation Knowledge of sustainability Familiarity with depot planning tools and simulation software

📌 Lead Designer - Metro and Rail Depot Facilities (Chennai)
🏢 Larsen u0026 Toubro
📍 Chennai