Senior Maritime Electrical Systems Lead

Lindblad Expeditions; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Life & AD&D Insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Travel benefits for employees

Job summary

Lindblad Expeditions is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to ensure safe, reliable operation of electrical and electronic systems across our vessel fleet. The role acts as the shore-side technical lead for electrical matters, supporting maintenance, troubleshooting, drydock planning, projects, compliance, and system reliability.

The position requires a strong background in marine electrical systems, maintenance planning, and documentation, with travel up to 25% and a preference for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or maritime qualification
• Experience supporting electrical systems in passenger vessels or similar maritime environments
• Strong knowledge of marine electrical systems and safety practices
• Ability to read technical drawings, manuals, and specifications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

• 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, 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 report 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.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Reading drawings/specs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Chief Electrical Officer certification or equivalent

Job description

Lindblad Expeditions is seeking an Electrical Superintendent to ensure safe, reliable operation of electrical and electronic systems across our vessel fleet. The role acts as the shore-side technical lead for electrical matters, supporting maintenance, troubleshooting, drydock planning, projects, compliance, and system reliability.

The position requires a strong background in marine electrical systems, maintenance planning, and documentation, with travel up to 25% and a preference for