Supervisor, Virtual Construction - Hydronics

ACCO Engineered Systems; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance for employees and/or:

Dental and vision insurance

Competitive vacation and holiday pay

401(k) plan

100% company-paid life insurance

Job summary

TDI Refrigeration is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to support system design, job layout, and proposal development for industrial refrigeration projects. The role offers hands-on experience under a licensed PE and a clear growth path into engineering, estimating, and field operations.

Ideal for a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate with familiarity in AutoCAD and 3D modeling. The position is full-time, with hourly compensation and benefits in Southern California and surrounding regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in mechanical engineering as minimum.
• AutoCAD experience preferred.
• Inventor or other 3D modeling experience preferred.
• Interest in refrigeration systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop refrigeration process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping layouts in AutoCAD.
• Build 3D piping models in Inventor.
• Perform refrigerant charge, ventilation, mass and energy balances, and relief valve sizing/basic relief studies.
• Assist with pipe stress analysis and with project estimating for capital projects.
• Help lay out jobs for field installation and assist with material takeoffs and purchasing.
• Support senior engineers and grow into greater engineering responsibilities.

Skills

AutoCAD

Inventor

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mechanical Engineer / CAD Designer

TDI Refrigeration is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to support system design, job layout, and proposal development for industrial refrigeration projects. This is an ideal role for a recent Mechanical Engineering graduate who wants hands‑on experience in real‑world systems and a clear growth path. You'll work directly under a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and gain exposure to design, estimating, and field operations.

Full-time

$19.00 hourly

What You'll Do:

Develop refrigeration process flow diagrams (PFDs) and piping layouts in AutoCAD. Build 3D piping models in Inventor. Perform engineering calculations including refrigerant charge calculations, ventilation calculations, mass and energy balances, and relief valve sizing/basic relief studies. Assist with pipe stress analysis. Support proposal development and estimating for capital projects. Help lay out jobs for field installation. Assist with material takeoffs and purchasing. Support senior engineers with project execution. This role is designed to grow into greater responsibility in engineering, estimating, and project support.

What We're Looking For:

Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering. AutoCAD experience preferred. Inventor or other 3D modeling experience preferred. Interest in refrigeration systems (experience is a plus, not required). Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Detail-oriented and organized. Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Comfortable communicating with field crews, vendors, and management. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Bonus if you enjoy technical problem solving, like improving systems that already work, and want to learn how projects are priced and built.

Benefits:

• Health insurance for employees and dependents company pays a portion.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Competitive vacation and holiday pay.
• 401(k) plan.
• 100% company-paid life insurance.

About TDI Refrigeration:

Founded in 1999, TDI Refrigeration designs, builds, and services industrial refrigeration and commercial air conditioning systems across Southern California, Central California, Phoenix, Denver, and the Dallas/Fort Worth area. We value doing things better than right, operating with integrity, and building a team that takes ownership.