Systems Engineering Supervisor jobs in Missouri

Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure.  Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions.  Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do.  Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.

Orbital is currently seeking a Construction Supervisor to assist with substation construction in our St. Louis, MO office.  The position plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Supervises site activities of designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters in accordance with client requirements.
• Supervises the field activities of all the construction contractors
• Prepares reports and records and include the summary of the ongoing project in it.
• Monitors the budget
• Monitors activities of the contractors and subcontractors and report if there is any irregularity in the activities
• Oversees implementation of work packages and day to day functioning of the project.
• Ensures the necessary work permits are in place.
• Coordinates responses to RFI’s.
• Oversees logistics of equipment and material delivery.
• Performs other work as necessary or per client contract.

  Minimum Requirements

• Five years of construction management or execution experience.
• Experience with substation design
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of construction and planning procedures
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/schematics
• Must be an organized person who can keep data organized from start to finish on a project
• Ability to prioritize work on multiple projects
• Computer proficiency including general office products, design, and business enterprise software
• Effective written and oral communication
• Reasoning skills and ability to solve practical problems
• Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license with insurance
• Must be able to pass a fit for duty test

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 40 preferred.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services.

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D.  Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.