Planner/Estimator (Bremerton, WA)

Life Cycle Engineering; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

HSA & FSA

EAP

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Education & training

Online training library

Bonus program

Referral program

Job summary

Life Cycle Engineering in Bremerton, WA, seeks a Mechanical Planner/Estimator to join the Engineering and Planning Department (Code 260) supporting Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. You will engage in project planning, material planning, and records management for submarine mechanical systems such as Hydraulic, Air, Seawater, and Propulsion.

The role requires hands-on analysis, ship checks, and precise documentation using AIM, ATIS, CITIS, and SDI, with mentorship of junior engineers and collaboration

Qualifications

• 10 years minimum engineering experience on naval ships or equivalent.
• Knowledge of mechanical components disassembly, inspection, repair.
• Familiarity with AIM, ATIS, CITIS, SDI, MRQT, and APL systems.
• SUBSAFE, FBW SCS, and Deep Submergence system certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide trouble desk support and mechanical design engineering services.
• Perform ship checks for actual shipboard conditions.
• Prepare task group instructions and technical work documents.
• Mentor junior engineers on shipboard systems.

Job description

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

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 environmentAbility to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without assistance
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment
• 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.

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.

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…

Benefits may vary based on employment status, business unit, and location.

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.