Lead designer - Depot Design

Larsen & Toubro; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleStrong seeks a Lead Depot Designer to head planning, design, and delivery of metro/rail depot facilities, including maintenance depots and stabling yards.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, coordinate track layouts, signaling, and facility infrastructure, and ensure designs meet operational requirements. A strong background in rail standards and BIM tools is essential for this senior role.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• 10–12 years’ experience in rail/metro infrastructure design.
• Strong knowledge of depot operations and rolling stock requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams for depot layouts and maintenance facilities.
• Coordinate track layouts, signaling, and overhead systems with civil designs.
• Develop design standards and technical specifications for depot facilities.
• Manage design schedules, budgets, and deliverables across project phases.
• Lead design reviews and liaise with clients, authorities, and operations teams.
• Ensure compliance with rail standards and local building codes.
• Collaborate with civil, systems, and operations engineering teams.

Skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Revit/BIM

Depot operations

Rail standards

Project management

Leadership

Rail infrastructure design

Education

BTech & MTech

MTech in Civil Engineering

Tools

BIM L2/L3

Job description

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

Job Description

Job DescriptionLead designer – Depot DesignPosition OverviewThe 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 ResponsibilitiesDesign LeadLead 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 ManagementManage 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 OversightEnsure 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 & CoordinationInterface with civil, systems, and operations engineering teamsCoordinate with other disciplines including signaling, power, telecommunications.Engage with construction teams during design-build delivery.Present designs for clients and stakeholdersRequired QualificationsMaster’s degree in civil engineering or related field10-12 years’ experience in rail/metro infrastructure designStrong 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 SkillsExperience with BIM Level 2/3 implementationKnowledge of sustainabilityFamiliarity with depot planning tools and simulation software