Plumbing Engineer - Therma

Plumbing Engineer Opportunity At Therma

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 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.

Join us at Therma. 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.