Electrical Superintendent

Lindblad Expeditions

Electrical Superintendent ensuring safe and reliable operation of electrical systems for fleet of expedition vessels. Provide technical support, oversee maintenance, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical support to shipboard engineering teams for electrical system operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and reliability.
Serve as the primary shore-side escalation point for complex electrical, automation, navigation, communication, and related system issues.
Plan and oversee electrical maintenance, drydock work, repairs, and upgrade projects.
Ensure compliance with Class, Flag State, SOLAS, USCG, and company SMS requirements.
Maintain technical records, support audits and investigations, and provide periodic reporting on vessel condition and key risks.
Support purchasing, budgeting, vendor coordination, and project execution for assigned vessels.
Conduct vessel visits to assess system condition, support troubleshooting, and identify improvement opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent maritime technical qualification preferred.
Chief Electrical Officer certification or equivalent experience strongly preferred.
Experience supporting electrical systems in passenger vessel or comparable maritime environments.
Strong knowledge of marine electrical systems, safety practices, planned maintenance systems, and technical documentation.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Strong knowledge of marine electrical systems, regulations, and safety practices.
Experience with planned maintenance systems and technical documentation.
Ability to read technical drawings, manuals, and specifications.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ability to travel internationally up to 25%.
Ability to work onboard vessels, climb ladders, and occasionally work outside normal business hours.
Strong preference to candidates based in the Seattle area; this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days/week in our Seattle-based office.
Strong written and verbal English communication skills; basic Spanish proficiency would be an asset.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel benefits for employees and their family
Voyage of Discovery trips for employees to travel as guests
Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) plan with employer match
Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) to be used for out-of-pocket medical and dependent care
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit
7-8 Paid Holidays
2-3 Floating Holiday Options (pro-rated per start date)
Up to 15 days of vacation (pro-rated per anniversary year)
Parental Leave
Sick/personal days per city & state ordinance
Pet Insurance discount

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Hard Skills & Tools

electrical system operationmaintenancetroubleshootingreliabilitymarine electrical systemsplanned maintenance systemstechnical documentationtechnical drawingssafety practicesbudgeting

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsproblem-solving skillsvendor coordinationproject executionability to travelability to work onboard vesselsability to climb laddersability to work outside normal business hours

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringChief Electrical Officer certification