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.