Senior Process Design Engineer

Legence • San Jose, CA

6d • $150,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Therma, a Legence company, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Process Design Engineer with more than 8 years of experience in the process piping industry. The role is suited to a proactive leader who can mentor engineers, oversee projects, and engage directly with clients to deliver high-quality solutions. The position covers all phases of design-build projects, from initial design through fabrication support.

As an integral member of the engineering team, the Senior Process Design Engineer oversees the design process from conceptualization through detailed design and construction documents. The role coordinates work across mechanical, electrical, piping, structural, controls, and ownership groups to support efficient and timely progress in a fast-paced environment. The position is based onsite in San Jose, California.

Therma is a mechanical construction firm with more than 50 years in operation, over 1,100 employees, and three regional offices. Its clients span biopharmaceutical, education, healthcare, food and beverage, commercial, industrial, and data center sectors. Therma describes its culture as open, innovative, collaborative, and fun, and says it aims to empower and challenge employees. Legence provides engineering, consulting, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical building systems, including HVAC, process piping, and other MEP systems, with a focus on energy efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree in a related engineering field, such as Mechanical or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience as a Mechanical Engineer, preferably with process equipment design and fabrication.
• Experience developing and interpreting P&IDs.
• Proficiency with professional drawing packages such as Solidworks, AutoCAD, Revit, and Bluebeam.
• Experience with technical document review and quality control.
• Experience in project cost estimation and budgetary management.
• Expertise in project coordination and project management.
• Experience in client relations and relationship management.
• Positive attitude, ability to work as a team player, and commitment to achieving common goals.
• Experience in engineering team development, mentoring, and leadership.
• Current U.S. work authorization; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in California.
• Knowledge of various types of process instrumentation, process automation, and controls systems.

Responsibilities

• Design process mechanical and piping systems.
• Apply practical knowledge 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 adherence to budgets.
• 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 alignment with project goals.
• Evaluate project submittals, shop drawings, and RFIs for conformance with contract documents and design requirements.
• Research and analyze customer project requirements, specifications, and data to assess feasibility, program application, and maintenance requirements.
• Oversee and develop factory acceptance testing (FAT) documentation; support customer site acceptance testing (SAT); and generate final turnover package (TOP) documentation for assigned projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve problems, implement solutions, and optimize project outcomes.
• Stay current on industry trends and advancements in mechanical engineering and energy-efficient building solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and professional development support to the team.
• Coordinate design efforts across mechanical, electrical, piping, structural, controls, and ownership groups.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay, with immediate vesting.
• Employer-provided medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program and accident and illness coverage.
• Employer-provided basic life insurance and AD&D coverage valued at $50,000, with an option to purchase additional coverage.
• Flexible non-accrual vacation, separate from California sick leave.
• Company holidays per policy.
• Business travel and related expenses reimbursed per company policy.

What This Job Offers

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