Engineer in Training

Vogt Power • Louisville, KY

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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
• 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 engineering functions.
• Gain hands-on experience in various engineering departments.
• Receive 1:1 support from mentors during each rotation.
• Develop in-depth technical skills, business exposure, and industry knowledge.
• Gain up to 4 weeks of field experience.
• Perform preliminary ASME Code Calculations for design of fin tubes, headers, and piping.
• Size and specify boiler equipment, including valves, pumps, SCR systems, and duct burners.
• Provide technical approval and integration of boiler equipment into the overall HRSG.
• Perform ASME code required pressure containment calculations.
• Conduct calculations for the physical layout of the HRSG.
• Perform piping flexibility analysis based on HRSG operational data and support design.
• Shadow a Project Engineer in capital project team meetings, design review meetings, and schedule/planning review meetings.
• Support 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 strategies.
• Draft proposals to customers explaining design attributes and scope of supply.
• Participate in construction meetings to understand installation strategies for replacement scope.
• Participate in project meetings to understand technical and commercial issues associated with project execution.
• Provide technical support to Proposal Engineers for 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.

Benefits

• This is a paid program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level