Mechanical Engineer I

Location: San Jose, CA
Full-time, onsite

Position Overview

Therma is seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer I to join our Engineering team. This position is ideal for a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate or early-career engineer who is interested in HVAC, piping, plumbing, process systems, and design-build project delivery.

As an Engineer I, you will work alongside experienced engineers, project managers, field teams, estimators, and detailers to support the design and construction of complex commercial, industrial, advanced technology, and mission-critical facilities. This role is focused on learning the profession, developing technical skills, and building the foundation for a successful engineering career within Therma.

Responsibilities

• Assist with HVAC, piping, plumbing, and process system design under the direction of senior and principal engineers.
• Perform basic engineering calculations, including airflow, duct sizing, pipe sizing, equipment schedules, and load calculations.
• Support development of engineering drawings, Revit models, schedules, and project documents.
• Incorporate review comments and redlines accurately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized project files and documentation.
• Participate in coordination with project management, VDC/detailing, estimating, and field teams.
• Support responses to RFIs, submittals, and engineering questions as assigned.
• Learn applicable codes, standards, and Therma design-build practices.
• Communicate proactively when information is unclear, incomplete, or may impact schedule or deliverables.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Strong interest in building systems, HVAC, piping, plumbing, process systems, or design-build construction.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or other Cad software.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• Internship, research, laboratory, construction, fabrication, or engineering project experience.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain shortly after hire.
• Experience working on team-based engineering or design projects.
• ASHRAE student chapter, AFE, ASME, or similar extracurricular engineering involvement.

What Success Looks Like

Successful Engineer I candidates will:

• Learn Therma's design-build engineering standards and processes.
• Complete assigned tasks reliably and on schedule.
• Apply feedback effectively and continually improve technical skills.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and quality.
• Ask thoughtful questions and actively participate in their professional development.
• Contribute positively to project teams while building technical, constructability, and coordination knowledge.

Base salary: $95,000-$110,000 per year.

Notes: Actual compensation will be based on skills, experience, and work location, and may vary from the posted range. This posting reflects compensation at the time of posting and may be updated.

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Benefits Overview
401(k) Plan with Company Match: Currently match contributions dollar-for-dollar up to 4% of eligible pay; immediate vesting.
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.

Reasonable Accommodations
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Employment Eligibility
Candidates must have current work authorization in the U.S.; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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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.