Planner Estimator

Position Summary

Life Cycle Engineering is recruiting Planner/Estimators to support Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Engineering and Planning Department (200) at Bremerton, WA. The position involves project planning, material planning, technical work document development and packaging, and records management in support of submarine mechanical, electrical, or structural systems. This position is awaiting contract award with work starting summer 2025.

Clearance Requirement

A US citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DOD Secret security clearance is required.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide Trouble Desk support and 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.
• Mentor junior engineers on various shipboard systems.

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required.
• At least 10 years practical engineering experience which should include the operation, test, maintenance and repair of naval ships or equivalent military training and/or experience in a public or private shipyard environment.
• Extensive experience in Los Angeles Class and Virginia Class (VACL) submarine maintenance, repairs and modernization.
• Specialized experience for Mechanical position: general knowledge of the following systems; Main Propulsion Turbines, Snorkel, Shafting, Main Sea Water, Aux Sea Water, Secondary Propulsion, High Pressure Air, Steering/Diving, SSTG Lube Oil, Trim, Drain, Condensate Auxiliary Steam.
• Specialized experience for Electrical/Electronic position: general knowledge of the following systems; Electrical Power Generations (SSTG), Lighting Distribution and Fixtures, AC/DC Switchboards, Radar, Radio, ECM, Sonar, Navigation, Mast and Antenna.
• Specialized experience for Structural position: general knowledge of the following system; Superstructure and Fairwater, Pressure Hull, Non-Pressure Hull, Ballast, Tanks, Built-In, Internal Structural Bulkheads, Water Tight Hatches (Pressure Hull), Trucks and Enclosures, Platform, walking Flats, and Non Structural Bulkhead.
• Familiarity with the 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. NAVSEAINST 4855.34, Qualifications of Activities to Perform SUBSAFE, Fly-By-Wire Ship Control Systems, and Deep Submergence Systems-Scope of Certification Work. AVSEANOTE 5000, Activities Authorized to perform SUBSAFE, FBW SCS and DSS-SOC work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills.

Physical Demands and Expectations

Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, standing and prolonged sitting. Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance. Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment.

Benefits

Life Cycle Engineering offers a range of benefits including:

• Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families
• Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available
• Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
• Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
• Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels
• Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code
• Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication
• Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep
• Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more...

*Benefits may vary by business unit and location.