Senior Process Design Engineer

** Therma, a Legence company*
* For over 50 years, Therma ()  has continued to redefine the mechanical construction landscapes in California. Renowned for outstanding client service and attention to detail, we balance innovative, facility-specific solutions with a pragmatic, cost-conscious approach. Today, the firm employs more than 1,100 people in 3 regional offices, and its clients represent a diverse range of market sectors, including Biopharmaceutical, Education, Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Commercial, Industrial and Data Center facilities.

Our culture is open, innovative, collaborative, and fun - all reflected in recognition of Therma as a #1 Best Place to Work on multiple occasions. We create an environment that empowers & challenges employees, giving them the greatest opportunity to succeed.

San Jose, CA (on site), Full-time

Therma, a Legence company, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Process Design Engineer with +8 years of experience in the process piping industry. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who excels in mentoring engineers, overseeing projects, and engaging directly with clients to deliver high-quality solutions. This role encompasses every phase of the design-build project process, from initial design to fabrication support.  

As an integral member of our engineering team, you will oversee the entire design process - from conceptualization to the finalization of detailed design and construction documents. Additionally, you will coordinate efforts across multiple disciplines - including mechanical, electrical, piping, structural, controls, and ownership groups - contributing to efficient and timely project progress in a fast-paced environment.

** Responsibilities:*
* -    Process mechanical and piping system designs

-    Practical knowledge and understanding of fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and energy load calculations

-    Conduct design reviews and provide feedback to engineers, project managers, and project executives to improve product quality, efficiency and performance

-    Oversee and manage multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery, quality assurance, and budget adherence

-    Develop cost estimates for new projects and provide project budgetary and financial oversight

-    Interface with clients and project stakeholders to develop innovative and sustainable process designs

-    Generate, review and approve technical drawings, submittals, and specifications as required to ensure compliance with project goals

-    Evaluate project submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs to determine conformance with contract documents and design requirements

-    Research and analyze customer project requirements, specifications, and data to assess feasibility, program application, and maintenance requirements

-    Oversight and development of factory acceptance testing (FAT) documentation, provide support during customer site acceptance testing (SAT), generation of final turnover package (TOP) documentation for assigned projects

-    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve problems, implement solutions, and optimize project outcomes

-    Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in mechanical engineering and energy-efficient building solutions

-    Providing technical guidance and professional development support to the team

** Requirements:*
* -    BS or MS degree in a related Engineering field (i.e. Mechanical, Chemical, or equivalent)

-    Minimum 8 years of engineering experience as a Mechanical Engineer, preferably with process equipment design and fabrication

-    Developing and interpreting P&'s

-    Proficiency with professional drawing packages (i.e.Solidworks, AutoCAD, Revit and Bluebeam)

-    Document Technical Review & Quality Control

-    Project cost estimation and budgetary management

-    Expertise in Project Coordination and Project Management

-    Experience in client relations and relationship management

-    Positive attitude, team player, commitment to achieving a common goal

-    Engineering Team Development, Mentoring, and Leadership

-    Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of California would be a plus.

-    Knowledge of various types of…