Electrical Engineer

Great vacations begin with great employees!

Combine your experience and sense of adventure by joining our exciting team of employees working onboard our ships at sea. At Royal Caribbean International, we believe that great vacations begin with great employees!  As a leader in the cruise industry, Royal Caribbean International is continuously expanding and seeking dynamic, energetic, experienced professionals to join our team.  With our innovative fleet of twenty-one ships visiting five continents, each offering adventurous ways to explore the globe, this could be a great opportunity to let your career set sail.

As the Electrical Engineer, you will serve an important role in maintaining and repairing electrical installations as directed by the Chief Electrical Engineer.

Career snapshot: 

• Responsible for the maintenance of various installations, including, but not limited to, emergency/auxiliary generators, systems, and switchboards; stabilizers; fire alarm systems, including fire door control system and fire dampers; watertight doors control system; side shell doors; water fog system; CO2 system; lifeboats, and rescue boats – electrical installations; mooring, winches, and anchor winches; deck cranes and lifting devices, platform lifts (engine / provision / deck store); potable water treatment system; dumb lifts, earth fault surveillance system; and camera surveillance system
• Accountable for the maintenance of all electrical items from galley, sound and light, staterooms, crew cabins, and public areas up to the Distribution Cabinet, including the distribution board

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or international equivalent
• Hold a valid Maritime Electrical Officer License
• Extensive experience working large electrical plants onboard ships or in offshore installations
• Completion of Basic Safety Training and Advanced Fire Fighting training courses in accordance with STCW
• Excellent communication skills in addition to a strong command of the English language
• Solid computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
• All international applicants must have the ability to obtain C1/D visa (and other relevant visas) when applicable
• Must meet all physical requirements, including the ability to participate in emergency life-saving drills and required training

Preferences:

• Experience working on cruise ships
• Experience with high voltage and/or valid high voltage certification
• Familiarity with AMOS Maintenance Systems, Autronica Fire Alarm Systems, ABB Cycloconverter Propulsion System, Cegelec Diesel Electric Propulsion, Valmarine XDi Damatic System, Litton/Sperry/Decca Navigation Equipment, McGregor Elevators, Schindler Elevators, and Norcontrol Systems

Thank you for your interest in this role. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., one of the world's largest cruise companies and employer of choice, has an array of brands including Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur and Royal Caribbean International. These brands offer a variety of onboard activities, services and amenities, including simulated surfing, swimming pools, sun decks, beauty salons, exercise and spa facilities, ice skating rinks, in-line skating, basketball courts, rock climbing walls, miniature golf courses, gaming facilities, lounges, bars, Las Vegas-style entertainment, cinemas and Royal Promenades, which include interior shopping, dining and an entertainment boulevard.

Join our team as Electrical Engineer. Once you click to apply below, it will take you 10-15 mins to complete our application, which will help us better qualify your candidacy. If you are being considered for this position you will hear back from us within the next 90 days. During this time, you can view your application status on our career site.

Join us at Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., where great vacations begin with great employees!

RCL is an equal employment opportunity employer.