Vogt Power

Builds steam generators that recover turbine heat

Commissioning Engineer

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLouisville, KY, USA$124.8k - $191.4k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
At least five years of experience operating multi-pressure-level heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) with reheat; training is available for qualified candidates without this experience, working with an experienced Commissioning Engineer.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Broad understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics as applied to the equipment supplied by Vogt Power International.
Ability to establish and maintain high-level customer relationships.
Must have or be able to obtain a valid passport and be willing to travel frequently and on short notice, spending approximately 90% of the time on the road, working some weekends, completing multi-month assignments (often around four months), and occasionally performing multiple assignments back-to-back, primarily within the United States.

Responsibilities

Implement check-out, start-up, and commissioning strategies for HRSG equipment and appurtenances.
Work with Central and Thermal Engineering to understand the operational philosophy of HRSG designs.
Turn over a fully operational plant to the customer that satisfies the customer and is profitable for Vogt Power International.
Perform cold-commissioning walk-downs and check-outs using piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs).
Develop punch lists with assigned responsibilities and completion dates.
Test and inspect mechanical equipment supplied by Vogt Power International and ensure mechanical adjustments are made.
Work with customers to verify that supplied instrumentation is operational and that loop testing of supplied controls is complete.
Work with customers and/or contractors during boil-out, acid cleaning, and steam blows.
Perform the first instrument setting of supplied equipment.
Verify that supplied equipment is ready for initial operation and functional testing.
Monitor supplied equipment during reliability runs.
Work according to project-related operations and maintenance (O&M) and training manuals.
Support the Central Engineering department during performance testing.
Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Construction.

Commissioning Engineer

Vogt Power · Louisville, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-09

Salary: USD 124,800–191,360

Workplace: on_site

Department: Project Management

Description

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 Commissioning Engineer implements Check-out, Start-up and Commissioning strategies for HRSG equipment and appurtenance. Works closely with Central and Thermal Engineering to understand operational philosophy of all designs of HRSGs. This position strives to turn over to the customer a fully operational plant that satisfies both the customer and is profitable to Vogt Power International.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

Cold Commissioning:

Perform walk-downs and check-out with P & ID’s.
Develop punch-list with responsibilities and completion dates assigned.
Note: Upon satisfactory completion/acceptance of walk-down and proper turnover, the Technical Advisor is released.
Responsible for testing and inspection of mechanical equipment supplied by VPI.
Responsible to see that mechanical adjustments are made.
Work with customers to verify VPI supplied instrumentation is operational.
Work with customers to verify loop testing of VPI supplied controls is complete.

Warm Commissioning:

Work with customers and/or contractor during boil-out and/or acid cleaning and steam blows.
Responsible for first instrument setting of VPI supplied equipment.
Verify that all VPI supplied equipment is ready for initial operation and functional testing.
Monitor VPI supplied equipment during reliability run.
The Commissioning Engineer works according to the project related O&M and training manuals.
Support Central Engineering department during performance testing.

Other:

Perform other duties as directed by the Director of Construction.

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

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
Minimum five (5) years experience in the operation of multi-pressure level HRSGs with reheat. Training position is available for qualified candidates without the above experience. Training would be with another experienced Commissioning Engineer.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills required.
Must exhibit a broad understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics as they apply to the equipment supplied by Vogt Power International.
Must be able to establish and maintain customer relationships at a high level.
Must have or be able to obtain a valid passport and be willing to travel frequently and on short notice, including spending approximately 90% of the time on the road, working some weekends, completing multi‑month assignments (often around 4 months), and occasionally performing multiple assignments back‑to‑back, primarily within the United States.

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 Commissioning Engineer role is $124,800 - $191,360 annually.

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About the Company

Vogt Power

Builds steam generators that recover turbine heat

Vogt Power designs and supplies steam generators that recover heat from gas turbine exhaust, helping power plants produce additional electricity and industrial sites use waste heat. It builds equipment around each customer's operating requirements and also sells exhaust systems that control emissions. Customers buy engineered equipment and construction support for power-plant installations, then purchase inspections, replacement parts and retrofits to maintain, repair or improve existing units, including equipment made by other manufacturers. The business traces its manufacturing roots to 1880, entered the boiler business in 1902, and is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Louisville, KY
Founded: 1880

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