Plumbing Engineer - Therma

Therma, 1601 Las Plumas Avenue, San Jose, California, United States of America Req #2264
Monday, May 12, 2025
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.
 
 

Location: San Jose, CA

Shape the Future of Sustainable Systems

At Therma, we don’t just build systems, we build legacies. We are looking for a Plumbing Engineer who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence and real-world collaboration. If you're passionate about delivering precision-engineered solutions that exceed standards and stand the test of time, we'd love to meet you.

What You’ll Do:

  • 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 your 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.

What You Bring:

  • 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, 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.

Join Us:
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.

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About Legence

Legence, a Blackstone Portfolio Company, is North America’s leading, integrated provider of energy efficiency and sustainability solutions for the built environment. Legence improves the performance of buildings, making the spaces that shape our lives healthier and more sustainable. We specialize in helping clients decrease operating costs, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance occupant well-being and productivity. From advisory services and design to construction and ongoing maintenance, we offer a comprehensive suite of Stackable Solutions™ across the entire building lifecycle. With over a century of experience, we have the expertise to implement high-performing projects with unmatched outcomes, serving industry leaders in mission-critical and other essential sectors such as data centers, semiconductors, life sciences, healthcare, education, and more. 


Benefits Overview
Health & Welfare
: Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, company-paid short term and long term disability, basic group life and AD&D, and mental wellness support through Spring Health.
Time Off Benefits: Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave.
Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan

 

Reasonable Accommodations

If you need assistance or accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] or your dedicated recruiter with the job title and requisition number.

 

Third-Party Recruiting Disclaimer
Legence and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies; any such submissions without a prior signed agreement authorized by Legence Holdings LLC's CHRO or Director of Talent Acquisition will not incur fees and are considered property of Legence.

 

Pay Disclosure & Considerations
Where pay ranges are indicated, please note that a successful candidate’s exact pay will be determined based relevant job-related factors, including any of the following: candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications, as well as geographic and market considerations.  We are committed to ensuring fair and competitive compensation for all employees and comply with all applicable salary transparency laws. 

 

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Legence and its affiliate companies are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital or familial status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, other non-merit-based factors, and any other characteristic protected under applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations.
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Other details

  • Pay Type Salary
  • Required Education Bachelor’s Degree
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  • Therma, 1601 Las Plumas Avenue, San Jose, California, United States of America