Engineering Supervisor

Principia The • Des Peres, MO

5d • $38 - $47 • Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Supervisor, Electrical Systems advances Principia by leading day-to-day maintenance operations, supervising maintenance employees across multiple skilled trades, and serving as the campus’s master-level electrical expert. Reporting to the Director of Facilities, this working supervisor plays a key role in maintaining safe, reliable, efficient, and code-compliant buildings, infrastructure, and building systems. This position provides leadership and technical oversight for HVAC, plumbing, and general maintenance operations. The Engineering Supervisor coordinates contractor-performed work, oversees preventative maintenance activities, and supports the ongoing operation and care of campus facilities. Success in this role requires advanced electrical expertise, leadership, sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety and service.

Requirements

• Supportive of Principia’s guiding statements
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Completion of recognized electrical apprenticeship program, trade school program, or equivalent combination of technical education and training
• Current St. Louis County Electrical License required
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible commercial, institutional, industrial, or facilities electrical experience required
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory, lead, project management, or contractor oversight experience
• Thorough knowledge of commercial electrical systems, installation practices, maintenance procedures, and applicable electrical and safety codes
• Experience coordinating maintenance, renovation, repair, or contractor-performed projects
• Experience working with contractors, vendors, and outside service providers
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, construction documents, and technical specifications
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, customer service, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet Principia requirements for operating institution-owned vehicles

Nice To Haves

• Experience in educational, higher education, healthcare, institutional, or campus facility environments preferred
• Experience with HVAC systems, plumbing systems, building automation systems, or energy management systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervises, schedules, assigns, prioritizes, and monitors the daily work of maintenance employees across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and general maintenance trades
• Provides leadership, coaching, technical guidance, training, and performance feedback to assigned staff
• Participates in hiring, onboarding, employee development, and performance management activities
• Plans and coordinates preventative maintenance activities, repairs, work orders, and emergency response efforts
• Serves as the department’s primary electrical resource and performs advanced electrical troubleshooting, repair, installation, and code-compliance work
• Maintains and repairs electrical systems, motors, controls, transformers, lighting systems, generators, switchgear, and related equipment
• Reads and interprets electrical schematics, blueprints, construction drawings, and technical specifications
• Ensures maintenance and installation work complies with applicable electrical, building, and safety codes
• Oversees employees, contractors, and vendor work related to HVAC, plumbing, mechanical systems, and other specialized trades
• Inspects completed work to ensure compliance with approved specifications, applicable codes, safety standards, and Principia expectations
• Maintains records related to maintenance activities, projects, labor, materials, and contractor performance
• Assists with facilities planning, budgeting, energy management, asset preservation and infrastructure improvements
• Participates in on-call, evening, weekend, and emergency response activities as required

Benefits

• Generous Employee Tuition Discount: 90% discount on tuition for eligible children enrolled from Pre-K3 through College
• Relocation reimbursement up to 12% of annual salary when moving from outside a radius of more than 50 miles
• Professional Development: Access to learning opportunities, training programs, and career growth support
• Comprehensive Benefits: comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan with Principia matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED