Project Design Engineer II

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for aProject Design Engineer II to join the Electrical Infrastructure division in West Hartford, CT. The Project Design Engineer II translates customer requirements into accurate, compliant, production-ready designs from technical review through manufacturing release. Combining product expertise, CAD design, documentation control, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination, the role connects customers and internal teams from project opportunity through installation.

What Will You Do?

Project Design

• Review project documentation to verify scope and address gaps or conflicts.
• Prepare accurate submittals, production drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Develop project layouts and custom details using AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and related custom tools.

Compliance and Optimization

• Apply knowledge of product listings, NEC requirements, UL standards, and manufacturing capabilities to design solutions.
• Balance customer needs, compliance, manufacturability, cost, schedule, and standardization.
• Support Engineering Change Orders and maintain current manufacturing documentation.

Technical Support

• Provide technical support to internal and external customers.
• Maintain accurate project status, milestones, deliverables, and documentation in designated systems.
• Limited travel to job sites or facilities may be required to provide technical support.

Process Improvement

• Participate in team ideation and collaborative efforts to streamline workflows, reduce rework, and identify opportunities to automate repeatable tasks using approved digital and AI tools.
• Contribute ideas and collaborate with the team on initiatives that improve products, processes, quality, capabilities, and the customer experience.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

• Ensure the quality, completeness, and timely delivery of assigned design work.
• Proactively communicate project status, outstanding requirements, risks, and schedule impacts.
• Apply expertise in products, NEC requirements, UL listings, and manufacturing to deliver practical customer solutions.
• Collaborate across functions to support efficient, consistent, and reliable execution for customers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering technology, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in project design, application engineering, product engineering, construction documentation, or a related technical industry.
• Experience supporting engineered-to-order, configured, or project-based products is preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES

• Strong AutoCAD drafting and system-layout skills; SolidWorks or comparable 3D modeling experience.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, electrical, mechanical, casework, and construction drawings and specifications.
• Working knowledge of electrical principles, applicable NEC requirements, UL listings, and product application constraints.
• Ability to prepare and reconcile takeoffs, bills of material, submittals, production packages, and installation documentation.
• Strong technical judgment, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to first-pass quality.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain technical issues to both technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, establish priorities, meet commitments, and raise risks early.
• Ability to work effectively across functions and locations while maintaining clear ownership and follow-through.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and willingness to learn Salesforce, project management, reporting, automation, and AI-enabled tools used by Project Services.
• Customer-focused approach, with the ability to balance urgency, accuracy, compliance, and practical execution.