Date Posted
June 6, 2025
Company
Therma
requisition Number
2362
Location
1601 Las Plumas Avenue
San Jose
CA
95133

Director of Engineering

Redefining mechanical construction in CA for 50+ years with a focus on innovation, cost-effective solutions, and exceptional service across diverse sectors.
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.
 
 


Position Overview: The Director of Engineering leads, manages, and mentors a team of senior and junior mechanical engineers and assumes ultimate responsibility as the Mechanical Engineer of Record (MEOR) for large-scale design-build projects. Responsibilities include team/personnel resource assignments, adherence to project budget goals, design innovation and out-of-the-box thinking, resource support and extremely competent technical guidance for operations and project team-members, code and standard expertise, development/enhancement and enforcement of company design standards, development and deployment of team/staff technical training modules, ongoing continuing education and enforcement of same across his/her respective team, and regular interface with peers, customers, vendors, contractors, and consultants. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Client Interaction: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients as needed, ensuring Therma engineering product and design approach are aligned with in-house best-practices and design standards, customer expectations, contract requirements, project budget, and Therma operations leadership direction. This includes supporting business development activities such as pre-bid design oversight and assistance, leading and/or participating in post-bid interviews, and assisting with creation of Professional Design Services proposals.
  • Strategic Planning:  Develop and implement personnel development and training plans; ongoing audit and enhancement of Therma design-build standards.
  • Technical Guidance: Provide expert technical guidance for projects, and operations/engineering personnel
  • Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and provide technical leadership to engineering personnel. Assign and designate tasks to ensure the development of staff abilities and task/skill alignment.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with other departments, including Business Development, Capital Projects, Service, and Fabrication to ensure successful and well-informed project pursuits, project planning, preconstruction, and construction execution.
  • Budget & Cost Management: Oversee group/department expenses to ensure alignment with annual budget.  Manage personnel resources, assign staff, enforce accountability, audit and control overhead utilization rate, and scale team as required to support workload while minimizing overhead expense. 

Qualifications:

  • Licensed Mechanical Engineer in the state of California
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Extensive experience in the design-build mechanical construction industry
  • Strong technical understanding of engineering and construction principles, preconstruction planning, and construction oversight and practices.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to lead and manage a team of engineers and construction professionals.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and standards.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and stakeholders.

Work Environment:

  • The Director of Engineering Services will primarily work in an office environment but will also be required to visit construction sites regularly.

Travel to local job sites is required.

Unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position. 
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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

 

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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. 

 

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