Plumbing Engineer

Overview

Therma, a Legence Company. For over 50 years, Therma has redefined the mechanical construction landscape in California, balancing innovative facility-specific solutions with a pragmatic, cost-conscious approach. The firm employs more than 1,100 people in 3 regional offices, serving sectors including Biopharmaceutical, Education, Healthcare, Food & Beverage, Commercial, Industrial and Data Center facilities. Our culture is open, innovative, collaborative, and fun, with recognition 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.

Location
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San Jose, CA

• Lead plumbing design and implementation across diverse projects, ensuring systems are optimized for performance, cost, and compliance.
• Collaborate closely with customers and internal teams to develop detailed designs, calculate system requirements, and recommend installation equipment and solutions tailored to each project.
• Serve as the primary engineer responsible for assigned projects, ensuring all plumbing components meet operational, safety, and quality standards.
• Provide documentation including bases of design, narrative specifications, recycled water/dual water reports.
• Conduct inspections of plumbing systems, materials, and equipment, ensuring adherence to project specifications and regulatory codes.
• Assist with fabrication activities when necessary, applying technical expertise to bring designs from paper to reality.
• Maintain a current and comprehensive knowledge of plumbing products, industry standards, and emerging technologies to deliver forward-thinking solutions.
• Evaluate design drawings to guarantee top-quality construction deliverables that align with client and company expectations.

• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing plumbing systems within a construction or engineering environment.
• High proficiency with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, and Excel; familiarity with Revit is highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of plumbing codes, materials, specifications, and industry best practices.
• Exceptional collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills across multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and deliver on schedule without compromising quality.
• Professional Engineering license and LEED certification is a plus, and a passion for sustainability is even better.

At Therma, your work matters. You’ll join a team that values innovation, integrity, and lasting partnerships. We’re committed to empowering our engineers with the tools, technology, and support they need to build a better future, one system at a time.

Unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Legence (Nasdaq: LGN) is a leading provider of engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings. The company specializes in designing, fabricating, and installing complex HVAC, process piping, and other mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems—enhancing energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in new and existing facilities. Legence also delivers long-term performance through strategic upgrades and holistic solutions. Serving some of the world’s most technically demanding sectors, Legence counts over 60% of the Nasdaq-100 Index among its clients.

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
• Health & Welfare Benefits: Employer provided medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, Employee Assistance Program and accident & illness coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Employer provided basic life insurance and AD&D valued at 50K coverage amount with the option for voluntary buy up for additional coverage.
• Time Off: Flexible non-accrual vacation (separate from CA sick leave); company holidays per policy.
• Expenses: Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.
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