Manager Governmet Relations

Posting End Date:

January 24, 2026

Employee Type:

Regular-Full time

Union/Non:

This is a non-union position

At Enbridge, we’re passionate about delivering safe, reliable natural gas to our customers and we’re looking for an inspiring leader to join our team in Columbus, Ohio.

In this role as Manager Government Relations, you will be developing, managing and implementing strategies to inform public policy and government affairs at the state level related to all Enbridge business interests, including Gas Distribution and Storage (Enbridge Gas Ohio), Liquids Pipelines, Gas Transmission and Storage, and Power.  

Enbridge offers competitive benefits, a savings plan, and generous time off.

Ready to make a meaningful impact in the energy industry? Apply today!

 What you will do:

• Develop and implement advocacy, outreach, and public affairs efforts to support operations and projects across all Enbridge business interests operating in Ohio, including Gas Distribution and Storage (Enbridge Gas Ohio), Liquids Pipelines, Gas Transmission and Storage, and Power. 

• Represent Enbridge with state government officials, regulators, and entities.

• Establish and maintain strategic relationships with:

  • Governor and executive branch of government

  • State departments and agencies with oversight and interest in energy, environment

  • Members of state legislature (and staff) on relevant committees and representative of Enbridge assets and interest.

• Coordinate with stakeholder engagement team on advocacy, outreach and relationships with local government officials

• Build and maintain strategic relationships with state and local organizations, entities, and their staff,

• Represent Enbridge at state and local industry associations, chambers of commerce, and other professional organizations in which Enbridge has interests.

• Coordinate advocacy and outreach to government officials internally across Enbridge Gas Ohio, within Enbridge Public Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability (PACS), and Enbridge law/regulatory teams.

• Develop trust and accountability across Enbridge’s business units and functional teams.

• Work closely with Enbridge-contracted professional governmental consulting firms and individuals.

• Identify opportunities for corporate donations and sponsorships in support of Enbridge interests within region.

• Coordinate with U.S. state government affairs team, as well as other groups across Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability (PACS).

• Assure compliance with all applicable state lobbying registration and reporting requirements

Who you are: 

• University degree in government relations, political science, or related fields

• Ten (10) years of progressive public affairs or government-related experience

• Excellent verbal and written communications and facilitation skills including strong public presentation and public speaking skills

• Problem solver with experience managing projects with complex organizations

• Solution-oriented mindset, structured, gets things done and on time

• Motivated self-starter able to work independently

• Ability to adapt to changing subject advocacy

• Keen political instincts

• High ethical standards

• Value diversity, inclusion, and difference of thought

Preferred

• Experience working with a regulated energy utility a plus

• Experience in government compliance

Working Conditions

• Ability to travel up to 35% of time.

Pay Range

• $131,800 - $171,200 annually

Benefits – Regular Employees

• PPO & HSO plans (only HSA if participate in the HSO)

• Benefits coverage starts on Day 1

• 11 US Paid Holidays + 2 personal holidays per year

• Paid vacation – starting at 3 weeks per year

• Military Leave

Retirement Savings:

• 401(k) savings plan with company contributions – 3 yr vesting

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to:

Grasping, kneeling, light – moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

 

Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office) include but are not limited to:

Ability to: understand, remember and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate/explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

 

At this time, Enbridge cannot transfer or sponsor a work visa or employment authorization for this position.

Company paid relocation assistance is not offered for this role.

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At Enbridge, we are dedicated to our core value of Inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous status, disability, or any other reason protected by federal, state, or local law. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting careers@enbridge.com.

Information For Applicants:

• Applications can be submitted via our online recruiting system only.

• We appreciate your interest in working with us; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

• Final candidates for this position may be required to undergo a security screening, including a criminal records check.

To learn more about us, visit www.enbridge.com