Project Design Engineer II

Legrand Slovenija•West Hartford, CT

About The Position

Legrand is hiring a Project Design Engineer II for its Electrical Infrastructure division in West Hartford, Connecticut. The role translates customer requirements into accurate, compliant, production-ready designs, from technical review through manufacturing release. It combines product expertise, CAD design, documentation control, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination to connect customers and internal teams from project opportunity through installation. The engineer reviews project documentation, verifies scope, identifies gaps or conflicts, and prepares submittals, production drawings, manufacturing documentation, layouts, and custom details. The role applies knowledge of product listings, NEC requirements, UL standards, and manufacturing capabilities to balance customer needs with compliance, manufacturability, cost, schedule, and standardization. It also supports Engineering Change Orders, maintains manufacturing documentation, provides technical support, and tracks project status and deliverables in designated systems. Limited travel to job sites or facilities may be required. The role participates in collaborative process-improvement efforts to streamline workflows, reduce rework, and identify opportunities to automate repeatable tasks using approved digital and AI tools. The engineer is expected to deliver high-quality work on time, communicate project status and risks proactively, and collaborate across functions to support reliable customer execution. Legrand describes itself as a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its Electrical Infrastructure division provides solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets and includes the Girtz, Avtron, Power Bus Way, Cablofil, Connectrac, Wiremold, and Pass & Seymour brands and product lines.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of experience in project design, application engineering, product engineering, construction documentation, or a related technical industry.
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 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 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 and ability to balance urgency, accuracy, compliance, and practical execution.
A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering technology, or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting engineered-to-order, configured, or project-based products.
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering technology, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

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.
Apply product listing, NEC, UL, and manufacturing knowledge to develop compliant, practical design solutions.
Balance customer needs, compliance, manufacturability, cost, schedule, and standardization.
Support Engineering Change Orders and maintain current manufacturing documentation.
Provide technical support to internal and external customers.
Maintain project status, milestones, deliverables, and documentation in designated systems.
Provide technical support at job sites or facilities when required; limited travel may be needed.
Participate in team efforts to streamline workflows, reduce rework, and identify automation opportunities using approved digital and AI tools.
Contribute ideas and collaborate on initiatives that improve products, processes, quality, capabilities, and customer experience.
Ensure assigned design work is complete, high-quality, and delivered on time.
Communicate project status, outstanding requirements, risks, and schedule impacts proactively.
Collaborate across functions to support efficient, consistent, and reliable customer execution.