Engineering Support Specialist (Design and Project Controls Focus

Overview

Galapagos Federal Systems LLC is seeking a highly motivated and qualified Engineering Support Specialist (Design and Project Controls Focus) to join our team in support of the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron at Royal Air Force (RAF) Mildenhall, United Kingdom. This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineering, construction, and facilities professionals delivering critical infrastructure projects that directly support U.S. Air Force mission readiness.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive engineering support for Military Construction (MILCON) and Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (FSRM) programs. Responsibilities include conducting multidisciplinary design reviews, supporting project controls through cost estimating and schedule analysis, developing technical documentation, and performing Title II construction observations to ensure projects are executed in accordance with approved designs, quality standards, budget, schedule, and applicable U.S. Air Force and host‑nation requirements.

The Engineering Support Specialist will:

• Perform multidisciplinary technical reviews of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, architectural, and related engineering designs to ensure compliance with project requirements, engineering standards, and applicable regulations
• Identify design conflicts, constructability issues, system integration gaps, regulatory concerns, and potential cost or schedule risks, and develop technical recommendations for Government review and resolution
• Develop, maintain, and analyze integrated master schedules, resource-loaded project schedules, milestone trackers, and schedule risk assessments using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar scheduling tools
• Support project controls by developing Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), cash flow projections, spend plans, burn‑rate analyses, and other cost and schedule management products
• Prepare technical specifications, Statements of Work (SOWs), design review comments, technical memorandums, executive briefings, and project status reports
• Review contractor Requests for Information (RFIs), technical submittals, engineering drawings, specifications, and design calculations, coordinating technical findings with Government engineers and subject matter experts
• Conduct construction observations, facility surveys, and condition assessments to validate design intent, monitor construction progress, and support quality assurance efforts
• Maintain project schedules, financial records, deliverable trackers, technical documentation, and project files throughout the project life cycle, including project closeout
• Coordinate with Government engineers, architects, planners, contracting personnel, contractors, and host‑nation stakeholders to facilitate successful project execution
• Provide technical support throughout planning, design, construction, and closeout to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements

The Engineering Support Specialist must have:

• Active Secret Clearance
• 7+ years of professional experience supporting construction, engineering, project controls, design management, or Military Construction (MILCON) projects
• Demonstrated experience conducting technical site observations, construction inspections, quality assurance activities, and technical evaluations
• Experience performing multidisciplinary engineering design reviews, including analysis of engineering drawings, specifications, technical submittals, and design calculations
• Knowledge of Department of Defense (DoD), U.S. Air Force (USAF), Military Construction (MILCON), and Facilities Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (FSRM) programs and processes
• Working knowledge of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural engineering principles, construction practices, and applicable industry standards
• Experience developing and maintaining project schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or comparable scheduling software
• Experience supporting project controls, including cost…