Electrical Systems Supervisor – Campus Facilities

Principia; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation reimbursement (up to 12% of

Tuition discount (90%)

Professional development

Comprehensive benefits (health, dental

403(b) retirement plan with Principia

Job summary

Principia School in St. Louis, Missouri, seeks an Engineering Supervisor – Electrical Systems to lead day-to-day maintenance and serve as the campus's master electrical expert. This role supervises multiple trades, coordinates contractors, and ensures safe, reliable building operations.

The position requires advanced electrical expertise, strong leadership, and commitment to safety. It supports HVAC and plumbing operations and reports to Facilities leadership for campus-wide infrastructure

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of recognized electrical apprenticeship program, trade school program, or equivalent.
• Current St. Louis County Electrical License required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible electrical experience in commercial/educational environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and schedules daily work across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and general maintenance trades.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and technical guidance to assigned staff.
• Oversees preventative maintenance, work orders, and emergency response activities.
• Acts as primary electrical resource; performs advanced troubleshooting, repairs, and code-compliance work.
• Maintains electrical systems, motors, controls, transformers, lighting, generators, and switchgear.
• Reads electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• Ensures compliance with electrical, building, and safety codes.
• Oversees contractors and vendor work on HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Keeps records of maintenance activities, labor, materials, and contractor performance.
• Assists with planning, budgeting, energy management, and infrastructure improvements.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Leadership

Contractor oversight

Schematics reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Electrical apprenticeship or trade training

Job description

Principia School in St. Louis, Missouri, seeks an Engineering Supervisor – Electrical Systems to lead day-to-day maintenance and serve as the campus's master electrical expert. This role supervises multiple trades, coordinates contractors, and ensures safe, reliable building operations.

The position requires advanced electrical expertise, strong leadership, and commitment to safety. It supports HVAC and plumbing operations and reports to Facilities leadership for campus-wide infrastructure