Thermal Engineer

About Us

Join a talented team of engineering professionals at Vogt Power International Inc. Vogt is based in Louisville, KY and specializes in the design, manufacture and supply of equipment and solutions to the power generation industry. We are an industry leader in heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) with both domestic and international customers. 

Position Summary

The Thermal Engineer is an integral part of an HRSG project team. The Thermal Engineer's role is responsible for all process design calculations, pressure part design, and heat transfer calculations. The Thermal Engineer is also responsible for field performance testing of equipment to validate guaranteed thermal performance and to analyze existing equipment for performance and design improvements. This position requires interfacing and collaboration with multiple disciplines to achieve quality results.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Preparation of Thermal Design Book.
• Review of technical proposal and customer specifications
• Thermal and hydraulic design analysis for optimization.
• Basic risk analysis/Liquidated Damages analysis.
• Startup curves.
• Performance correction curves.
• Performance Test procedure.
• Test data analysis and performance evaluation

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Demonstrates excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must have a broad understanding of heat transfer, mass transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and the structural and mechanical principles of the product and be able to apply these disciplines to the product design.
• Must be organized and able to work under pressure in order to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously and respond quickly to requests.
• Computer experience and knowledge of EXCEL, WORD, and other relevant packaged software.
• Must have a valid passport and be able to travel when required.

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we include base pay ranges for all US-based job postings that encompass all potential locations and levels for the open position. Our base pay ranges are set based on the function, discipline, level and regional location and are benchmarked against companies in the same or similar industry. Final offers may vary based on multiple factors, including education, depth and relevance of work experience, relevant licenses and certifications, and may vary from the amounts listed in the job posting.

The base pay range for this Thermal Engineer role is $75,000 - $95,000 annually.