Engineering Supervisor

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Regular Full-Time Full Time BE St. Louis, MO, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $37.56 To $46.95 Hourly

Title: Engineering Supervisor – Electrical Systems

Department/

Location:

Facilities, St. Louis campus

Position Type: Full-Time, 12-Month

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.

At our award-winning Early Childhood through grade 12 Principia School in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education—blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia’s team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of alumni and friends.

At Principia School, our core value is LOVE . Love and its attributes underpin our foundational beliefs as well as our educational approach. We focus on developing the whole child—intellectually, physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually, preparing students for the next steps in life. We foster a challenging yet supportive environment where character unfolds naturally, and talent is cultivated through boundless opportunities.

Character education plays an essential role in every aspect of the student experience, and classroom work is augmented by character trips, leadership development, and real-world, hands‑on, project-based learning.

Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow’s leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.

• 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, switch gear, 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…