Engineer in Training

Vogt Power•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineer in Training (EIT) will participate in a program where they will rotate through 6 different Vogt Power engineering functions during a 30-week time frame. Each of the rotations will focus on teaching a different aspect of the business while providing valuable hands-on experience specific to each department. Mentors for each rotation will provide 1:1 support to further assist in the EIT’s development. The program focuses on providing in-depth technical training, business exposure, industry knowledge, as well as up to 4 weeks of field experience. Our goal is to provide early career engineers with a wide breadth of experience across all the engineering functions of our business. Upon successful completion of the program, EITs will continue their career in an engineering role based on their preference and the needs of the company. This is a paid program. Start dates are flexible based on your institution’s academic calendar.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, industrial, civil, structural, chemical, process, or engineering management), or closely related discipline
Demonstrated passion for engineering
Excellent communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Team player
Leadership potential
Solution minded
Must have a valid passport and be able to travel when required

Nice To Haves

Relevant co-op or internship experience preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in a 30-week program rotating through 6 different Vogt Power engineering functions.
Gain hands-on experience in various engineering departments.
Receive 1:1 support from mentors during each rotation.
Develop in-depth technical training, business exposure, and industry knowledge.
Complete up to 4 weeks of field experience.
Perform proprietary Thermal Rating Software for HRSG design and performance analysis.
Design of Natural Circulation Evaporators and Steam Drums internals.
Perform preliminary ASME Code Calculations for design of fin tubes, headers, and piping.
Engage in HRSG design including P&IDs and supporting lists of equipment.
Size and specify boiler equipment – valves, pumps, SCR systems, Duct burners, etc.
Provide technical approval and integration of boiler equipment in the overall HRSG.
Perform ASME code required pressure containment calculations.
Conduct calculations required for the physical layout of the HRSG.
Perform piping flexibility analysis based on HRSG operational data and support design based on the results of the analysis.
Shadow a Project Engineer through capital project team meetings, design review meetings, and schedule/planning review meetings.
Support on an as-needed basis for assisting tasks such as technical review tracking and documentation review.
Review and understand overall HRSG design, ASME Section 1 and B31.1 Code, VPI standards, Engineering procedures and work instructions.
Propose and support customer inquiries for spare parts.
Execute spare parts projects including purchasing and logistics.
Compile proposal estimates by working on detailed Bill of Materials tables and envisioning replacement strategy.
Draft proposals to the customer to explain design attributes and scope of supply and installation methodology in the case of turnkey proposals.
Participate in construction meetings and discussions to understand how installation strategies for replacement scope are developed.
Participate in project meetings to understand technical and commercial issues associated with project execution.
Work with Proposal Engineers for technical support of new build HRSG proposals.
Define scope of supply for budgetary proposals.
Develop proposal level General Arrangements (GAs) and Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs).
Gain field experience which will vary based on availability, project timeline, and business need.