Electrical Superintendent

Lindblad Expeditions; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Job summary

Lindblad Expeditions is seeking an Electrical Superintendent in Seattle, responsible for the safe operation of electrical systems on vessels. You will support maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and oversee projects. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and experience in maritime environments. Additional requirements include strong problem-solving skills, flexibility to travel, and ability to work onboard vessels. Salary ranges from $105,000 to $120,000 per year with annual bonuses and benefits including health insurance and travel perks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent maritime qualification preferred.
• Experience in passenger vessel electrical systems or comparable maritime environments.
• Strong knowledge of marine electrical systems and planned maintenance systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for electrical system operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Plan and oversee electrical maintenance, repairs, and upgrade projects.
• Serve as primary shore-side technical lead for shipboard electrical matters.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Chief Electrical Officer certification or equivalent experience

Job description

Company Overview

Lindblad Expeditions is a pioneer in expedition travel, taking guests around remote locations worldwide with a fleet of 20 ships. We are committed to ensuring guests experience the “Exhilaration of Discovery.”

Job Summary

The Electrical Superintendent is responsible for the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of electrical and electronic systems across assigned vessels, serving as the primary shore‑side technical lead for shipboard electrical matters, supporting maintenance, troubleshooting, drydock planning, projects, compliance, and system reliability across the fleet.

Essential Duties

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to travel internationally up to 25%.
• Ability to work onboard vessels, climb ladders, and occasionally work outside normal business hours.
• Strong preference for candidates based in the Seattle area; hybrid position requires 3 days per week in Seattle office.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills; basic Spanish proficiency would be an asset.

Physical Demands

• Regular standing, walking, climbing, and movement onboard vessels and in office environments.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds regularly and occasionally more.

Compensation

Salary range: $105,000 – $120,000 per year. Bonus up to 7.5% annually.

Benefits

• Travel benefits for employees and their families.
• 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) for medical and dependent care.
• Pre‑Tax Commuter Benefit.
• 7–8 paid holidays.
• 2–3 floating holiday options (pro‑rated).
• Up to 15 days of vacation (pro‑rated).
• Parental leave.
• Sick/personal days per city & state ordinance.
• Pet insurance discount.

Communication Skills

Ability to read, write, and comprehend policy, legal guidelines, correspondence, and memos in English, and effectively communicate in writing and orally with professional demeanor.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

At Lindblad Expeditions, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider individuals without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, pregnancy, unemployment status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or veteran status.