Life Cycle Engineering, Inc

Navy Mechanical Planner Estimator (Bremerton, WA)

Life Cycle Engineering, Inc$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 10 years practical engineering experience in naval ships or related military training.
  • Experience with Los Angeles Class and Virginia Class (VACL) submarine maintenance.
  • General knowledge of core mechanical systems (e.g., Main Propulsion Turbines, Shafting, High Pressure Air).
  • Familiarity with advanced technical programs (AIM, ATIS, CITIS).
  • Knowledge of SUBSAFE certification and related NAVSEA standards.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering technician services, including specifications and technical resolutions.
  • Perform ship checks and assess actual onboard conditions.
  • Develop technical work documents and instructions for projects.
  • Review and revise technical summaries from planning yard EPD.
  • Research materials and prepare job material lists for procurement.
  • Mentor junior engineers on mechanical systems and best practices.
  • Compile QA documentation and assist in the quality assurance process.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on significant naval projects at a reputable shipyard.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge submarine technology and systems.
  • Potential for career advancement and professional development.
  • Experience working in a supportive team environment.
  • Contribution to national defense through naval engineering initiatives.
Full Job Description
Navy Mechanical Planner Estimator (Bremerton, WA)

Position Summary:
Life Cycle Engineering is currently hiring a Navy Mechanical Planner Estimator with expertise in shipboard mechanical systems to support Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Engineering and Planning Department (200) at Bremerton, WA.

As a Planner Estimator, you will be involved with project planning, material planning, technical work document development and packaging, and records management in support of submarine mechanical systems.

Clearance Requirement:
  • Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
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 vi 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 support.
  • 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).
  • ATIS, CITIS & SDI drawing research.
  • Complete Unrestricted Operations/Maintenance Requirement Cards (URO/MRC).
  • Mentor junior engineers on various shipboard systems.
Required Education, Skills, and Experience:
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience.
  • 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.
  • Experience in Los Angeles Class and Virginia Class (VACL) submarine maintenance, repairs and modernization.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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.
This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.

LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING

About Life Cycle Engineering, Inc

Life Cycle Engineering, Inc. (LCE) is a privately held engineering, consulting, and technical services firm headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1976, LCE provides engineering, programmatic, and technical support services to the United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, United States Coast Guard, United States Army, United States Air Force, and other federal agencies, as well as commercial clients. LCE specializes in reliability engineering, maintenance engineering, information technology, program management, and business process engineering. The company has additional offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, California, Norfolk, Virginia, and Mayport, Florida.
Learn more about Life Cycle Engineering, Inc
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Net Income
$5 million
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$100 million

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