Project Engineer, Mechanical Engineer

Company Overview

Therma, a Legence Company, has been redefining the mechanical construction landscape in California for over 50 years. 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 three regional offices and serves clients across Biopharmaceutical, Education, Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Commercial, Industrial and Data Center facilities.

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

Project Engineer

San Jose, CA (Full‑time onsite)

• Responsibilities span a broad spectrum, covering all areas of project management including Project Planning, Cost Management, Time Management, Quality Management, Contract Administration, and Safety Management.
• Ability to maintain a strong relationship with GC’s and Owners.
• Assist in gathering the best pricing and on‑time delivery of materials from vendors.
• Ability to assist in managing: schedule, billings, submittals, RFI’s & change orders, select and monitor subs.
• Pre‑Construction administrative duties.
• Submittal Management.
• COR/CO Management.
• Schedule Updates.
• Meeting preparation and participation for all relevant project meetings.
• Project Reporting Management.
• Perform administrative and office support activities for the project management team.
• Assist with the development of project documentation.
• Assist with project estimating by reviewing Specifications, Instructions to Bidders and Construction Drawings.
• Identify and assist in generating pre‑bid Requests for Information.
• Track project issues and communicate with the project manager.
• Prepare project closeout documents and internal work documents.
• Order and track material.
• Assist in selection of materials for purchase.
• Establish and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Negotiate prices with vendors and suppliers.
• Contact suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries and to resolve shortages, missed or late deliveries, and other problems.
• Prepare shipping documents.
• Prepare purchase orders and ensure approval from Project Managers.

• Experience working for an HVAC or Plumbing Mechanical Contractor on large commercial projects strongly preferred.
• Experience working in the construction industry required.
• Mechanical Engineering degree or related construction degree strongly desired.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills a must.

• ORGANIZED: Sense of urgency with ability to set priorities and build action plans to drive timely execution. Thorough, methodical and result‑oriented with great attention to detail. Able to combine the predictability of standard operating procedures with the flexibility of continuous process improvement.
• PROBLEM‑SOLVING: Able to identify patterns beyond noise or incomplete information by demonstrating a willingness to engage by asking questions. Attention to detail, able to segregate beliefs and assumptions from facts. Demonstrate strong judgment to turn information into insights, practical solutions and decision‑ready recommendations.
• AGILE: Hands‑on with ability to shift back and forth from self‑reliance and personal accountability to cross‑group collaboration while making others successful along the way. Capable of operating in a multi‑site and matrixed environment. Adaptable and willing to adjust style to audience, learn and grow with the company.

$85k‑$120k, depending on experience.

Unavailable for this position.

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