Senior Process Design Engineer

Legence • San Jose, CA

2d • $150,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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&ID’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
• Knowledge of various types of process instrumentation, process automation and controls systems

Nice To Haves

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

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, submittents, 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

Benefits

• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior