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Planner Estimator
Job Location:
Job Location:
Honolulu, HI - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 47 - 50
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
22 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
19 January 2027
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Join Life Cycle Engineering. Lead with purpose. Own the outcome. Do the right thing the right way.
Why Choose LCE
Planner Estimator
Position Summary:
Life Cycle Engineering is currently recruiting Planner/Estimators with expertise in Mechanical Electrical and Combat Systems OR Structural systems to support the Engineering and Planning Department (Code 200) at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY&IMF) as a Planner/Estimator.
Clearance Requirement:
L IFE C YCLE E NGINEERING
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held employee-owned company with an emphasis on doing the right thing the right way which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees. We are proud to have been recognized as a Best Place to Work for 17 years running! Learn more below and at . Mission
Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential.
As a professional services organization our mission is focused on our clients people and organizations. It is our companys cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential.
Culture
Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCEs success depends on the talent innovation professionalism and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients success.
Benefits
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin. Moreover these regulations require that LCE take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability 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 law . In addition LCE will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about discussed or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. LCE shall also abide by the requirements of 29 CFR Part 471 Appendix A.
Physical Expectations
Benefit Offerings
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.
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.
Planner Estimator
Position Summary:
Life Cycle Engineering is currently recruiting Planner/Estimators with expertise in Mechanical Electrical and Combat Systems OR Structural systems to support the Engineering and Planning Department (Code 200) at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY&IMF) as a Planner/Estimator.
Clearance Requirement:
- Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
- 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.
- 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).
- ATIS CITIS & SDI drawing research.
- Complete Unrestricted Operations/Maintenance Requirement Cards (URO/MRC).
- Mentor junior engineers on various shipboard systems.
- Bachelors 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.
- 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 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 Ships 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.
- Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- 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.
L IFE C YCLE E NGINEERING
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held employee-owned company with an emphasis on doing the right thing the right way which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees. We are proud to have been recognized as a Best Place to Work for 17 years running! Learn more below and at .
Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential.
As a professional services organization our mission is focused on our clients people and organizations. It is our companys cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential.
Culture
Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCEs success depends on the talent innovation professionalism and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients success.
Benefits
- 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...
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or national origin. Moreover these regulations require that LCE take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability 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 law . In addition LCE will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about discussed or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. LCE shall also abide by the requirements of 29 CFR Part 471 Appendix A.
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
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
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.
About Company
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) provides consulting, engineering, information technology and education solutions that deliver lasting results for private industry, public entities, government organizations, and the military.
