Skills

- Knowledge & Posting Location
- 3D AutoCAD
- BIM Coordination
- Revit

Minimum Qualification

- Bachelor of Technology (BTech)
- Master of Technology (MTech)

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
- Robust 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

Locations

- Lead designer - Depot Design
- LNT/LD-DD/1887104
- HCI-Heavy Civil Infrastructure
- Chennai Head Qrs.
- Posted On: 08 Oct 2026
- End Date: 06 Apr 2027
- Required Experience: 8 - 10 Years

📌 Lead designer - Depot Design (India)
🏢 Larsen & Toubro Infotech
📍 India