Project Design Engineer II

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Project 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.