Planner/Estimator - Bremerton, WA

VetJobs; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

HSA/FSAs

Job summary

Life Cycle Engineering in Bremerton, WA is seeking a Mechanical Planner/Estimator for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. This on-site, full-time role involves project planning, material planning, and records management for submarine mechanical systems such as Hydraulic, Air, Seawater, and more.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance. Proficiency with AIM, ATIS, CITIS, SDI, MRQT, and MAT is preferred. Competitive benefits and ESOP are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• 10 years minimum engineering experience in naval ships or military context.
• PSNSY/PHNSY experience preferred.
• Familiarity with AIM, ATIS, CITIS, SDI, MRQT, MAT.
• SUBSAFE, FBW SCS, and DSS-SOC knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide trouble desk support and mechanical design engineering technician services including development of specifications, material, QA and test requirements, project estimating, material procurement, and technical correspondence.
• Perform ship checks for actual shipboard conditions.
• Prepare technical work documents using AIM, ATIS, CITIS, SDI, and related systems.
• Review summaries and TGIs and manage material orders via MRQT.
• Mentor junior engineers on shipboard systems.

Skills

Mechanical design engineering

Project estimating

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

High School/GED

Tools

AIM

ATIS

CITIS

SDI

MRQT

APL

Job description

Job Description

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is 'On-Site' at the location detailed in the job post.

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS

Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

$45-$47 per hour

Bremerton, WA

Onsite

Full Time

Join Life Cycle Engineering. Lead with purpose. Own the outcome. Do the right thing the right way.

Why Choose LCE?

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Build financial stake in your work. Our 100% employee-owned model directly connects your contributions to company performance and long-term wealth creation.


• Award-Winning Culture: Join an organization repeatedly recognized as a "Best Place to Work" driven by integrity, mutual respect, and a supportive team environment.


• Impactful Mission: Support defense operations, waterfront engineering, cyber infrastructure, and asset reliability programs that keep fleets and operations mission ready.

Opportunity Summary

Join LCE in support of the Engineering and Planning Department (Code 260) at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) in Bremerton, WA as a Mechanical Planner/Estimator. You will be directly involved with project planning, material planning, and records management in support of submarine mechanical systems such as Hydraulic, Air, Seawater, Trim/Drain, Shafting, Steam Generators, Propulsion, Ventilation, etc.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide trouble desk support and mechanical design engineering technician services including development of detailed specifications, material, QA and test requirements, project estimating, material procurement, documents, and technical correspondence and provide technical resolutions via a DL.


• Perform ship checks for actual shipboard conditions.


• Prepare and develop task group instructions/technical work documents utilizing the following systems: AIM, AIM-XP, ATIS, SDI, JEDMICS, CITIS, SECNET computer programs.


• Review job summaries/TGIs written by SHAPEC (planning yard) EPD.


• Research and prepare JMLs and order all materials via MRQT using APLs as needed to accomplish work.


• Provide trouble desk support and mechanical design engineering technician


• Review, revise and issue ships force CU phases of scheduled project maintenance and testing.


• Prepare Quality Assurance (QA) documents in conjunction with DM2.


• Compile Allowance Parts Lists (APL).


• Perform ATIS, CITIS & SDI drawing research.


• Complete Unrestricted Operations/Maintenance Requirement Cards (URO/MRC).


• Mentor junior Engineers on various shipboard systems.

Security Clearance Requirements

• U.S. citizenship


• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Auto req ID

487237BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.


• 10 years minimum practical engineering experience to include operation, test, maintenance, and repair of naval ships or equivalent military training and/or experience.


• Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) and/or Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (PHNSY) experience.


• General knowledge of mechanical components disassembly, inspection, repair, and restoration (operators, hull & in-line, valves, actuators, pumps, etc.)


• Familiarity with following systems: Advance Industrial Management (AIM), Advanced Technical Information Support (ATIS), Contractor Integrated Technical Information Service (CITIS), and Ship's Drawing Index (SDI) drawings, Allowance Parts Lists (APL), Submarine Maintenance Standards (SMS), MRQT, and MAT.


• Submarine Safety Program (SUBSAFE), Fly-By-Wire Ship Control Systems (FBW SCS), and Deep Submergence Systems-Scope of Certification Work (DSS-SOC).


• PHNSY & IMF instructions

Physical Expectations

• Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, standing, and occasional prolonged sitting


• Maneuvering within confined spaces in a restricted environment


• Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without assistance


• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment

Benefit Offerings

• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & company matched 401(k)


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Free life and disability insurance with supplemental coverage options


• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Plan, & Lifestyle Spending Account


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave


• Flexible schedules, casual work environment, and relaxed dress code


• Continuing education and professional development programs at all levels


• Free access to online training library including certification preparation


• Bonus program, employee referral program, monetary recognition opportunities, and more…

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources.

City: Bremerton

State: Washington

Job Category: Operations

Job Code: Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor: Life Cycle Engineering