Project Manager - Electrical Engineering

Battelle Memorial Institute; Columbus (OH); Híbrido; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Compressed work schedule

Hybrid work arrangement (60% in-office

Flexibility to work remotely 40%

Paid time off

Wellness benefits

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance

Descripción de la vacante

Battelle Memorial Institute is seeking an Electrical Engineering Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex construction and facility modernization projects at its Columbus campus. You will guide electrical design, infrastructure planning, power distribution, life-safety systems, and building controls, collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing consultants and contractors.

You will oversee capital investments, ensure regulatory compliance, and support strategic growth

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in electrical building systems and infrastructure.
• Min 3 years’ experience in E&D estimating or related cost estimation.
• Strong written and verbal communication across all management levels.
• Fundamental understanding of management, business, accounting, and regulatory requirements (OBBC, CDC, OSHA, NFPA).
• Eligibility for DoD Secret Security Clearance and prior supervisory experience.

Responsabilidades

• Execute approved plans to deliver projects on time, within budget, and aligned with facility goals.
• Coordinate engineering staff and trades, ensuring policy-compliant execution and collaboration.
• Prepare reports on progress, cost savings, and capital budget planning for campus sites.

Conocimientos

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Regulatory Compliance

Facilities Planning

Budget & Forecasting

Educación

ABET EE degree

Descripción del empleo

Battelle delivers when others can’t. We conduct research and development, manage national laboratories, design and manufacture products and deliver critical services for our clients—whether they are a multi-national corporation, a small start-up or a government agency.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Summary

Join Battelle as an Electrical Engineering Project Manager and play a key role in shaping the future of our campus infrastructure. In this position, you will lead the delivery of complex construction and facility modernization projects, guiding all aspects of electrical engineering design, infrastructure planning, power distribution, life-safety systems, and building controls.

As a trusted leader and technical expert, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage consultants and contractors, oversee capital investments, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Your work will directly support Battelle's strategic growth initiatives by creating safe, innovative, and efficient environments that enable groundbreaking science and technology programs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated engineering professional who enjoys balancing technical problem-solving, project leadership, stakeholder engagement, and long-term facility planning within a mission-driven organization.

Responsibilities

• Executes approved plans, ensuring projects are completed in an efficient, cost effective, and timely manner, and in support of overall goals of FSO and the organization. Supports the Facility Strategic Planning agenda through construction, relocation, and consolidation efforts, while meeting the requirements of Facility Operations and the research groups with the most economical and feasible methods possible. Tracks and monitors progress, ensuring efficiency and contributing to profitability for Battelle.

• Coordinates engineering staff and construction-related trades in the management of their assigned responsibilities to ensure that they meet objectives consistent with established policies and procedures. Assists and advises other managers and technical personnel by providing consultation.

• Performs feasibility studies, reviews data obtained or produced to assure accuracy. Prepares periodic reports or other data for presentation to upper management, research groups, government agencies and/or clients, clearly indicating details and results such as record of achievement on established goals, recommended improvements, cost savings, etc. Participates in the planning and development of the capital budgets, and long-range plans for the King Avenue Campus and the West Jefferson Sites.

• Makes contacts, negotiates, achieves conflict resolution, and obtains written approval from government officials. Assures all requirements are met in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations issued by OSHA, OBBC, FDA, NFPA, and other federal, state, and local regulatory agencies such as the Development Regulation Division for the City of Columbus (Code and Zoning Officials), and the Ohio EPA (Compliance Officials).

• Coordinates engineering and construction activities for assigned projects with all departments, groups, and staff. Consistently cooperates with, assists, and involves managers and technical staff within departments such as Strategic Planning, Operations, Security, Telecommunications, Environmental Safety and Health, Business Administration, and numerous research managers and staff at all levels throughout the organization.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to electrical building systems and infrastructure.

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in E&D estimating.

• Must have ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and technical staff in written and verbal form. Must be able to maintain a good rapport with clients and government officials. Must be self-directing and able to adapt to quickly changing conditions.

• Must have a fundamental understanding in the areas of management, business, accounting, plus a working knowledge of the OBBC, CDC guidelines, and other various government regulatory requirements.

• Must hold or be able to obtain a Department of Defense (DOD) Secret Security Clearance and have prior supervisory experience. Incumbent may be required to provide his/her own transportation to offsite work locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Electrical Engineering preferred; or ability to sit for the PE exam within a 12-month period, based on education and experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to electrical building systems and infrastructure.

Benefits: Live an Extraordinary Life

We care about your well-being, not just on the job. Battelle offers comprehensive and competitive benefits to help you live your best life.

• Balance life through a compressed work schedule : Most of our team follows a flexible, compressed work schedule that allows for every other Friday off—giving you a dedicated day to accomplish things in your personal life without using vacation time.

• Enjoy enhanced work flexibility, including a hybrid arrangement: You have options for where and when you work. Our Together with Flexibility model allows you to work 60% in-office and 40% remote, with Monday and Tuesday as common in-office days, dependent on team and position needs.

• Take time to recharge : You get paid time off to support work-life balance and keep motivated.

• Prioritize wellness : Stay healthy with medical, dental, and vision coverage with wellness incentives and benefits plus a variety of optional supplemental benefits.

• Better together : Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support, and family formation support.

• Build your financial future : Build financial stability with an industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan. For most employees, we put in 5 percent whether you contribute or not, and match your contributions on top of that.

• Advance your education : Tuition assistance is available to pursue higher education.

A Work Environment Where You Succeed

For brilliant minds in science, technology, engineering and business operations, Battelle is the place to do the greatest good by solving humanity’s most pressing challenges and creating a safer, healthier and more secure world.

You will have the opportunity to thrive in a culture that inspires you to:

• Apply your talent to challenging and meaningful projects

• Receive select funding to pursue ideas in scientific and technological discovery

• Partner with world-class experts in a collaborative environment

• Nurture and develop the next generation of scientific leaders

• Give back to and improve our communities

Vaccinations & Safety Protocols

Battelle may require employees, based on job duties, work location, and/or its clients’ requirements to follow certain safety protocols and to be vaccinated against a variety of viruses, bacteria, and diseases as a condition of employment and continued employment and to provide documentation that they are fully vaccinated. If applicable, Battelle will provide reasonable accommodations based on a qualified disability or medical condition through the Americans with Disabilities Act or the Rehabilitation Act or for a sincerely held religious belief under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (and related state laws).

Battelle is an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment and opportunities for advancement, compensation, training, and growth according to individual merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, genetic information, disability, veteran-status veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable Federal, state, or local law. Our goal is for each staff member to have the opportunity to grow to the limits of their abilities and to achieve personal and organizational objectives. We will support positive programs for equal treatment of all staff and full utilization of all qualified employees at all levels within Battelle.

The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities and skills required of staff members. No statement herein is intended to imply any authorities to commit Battelle unless special written permission is granted by Battelle's Legal Department.

For more information about our other openings, please visit www.battelle.org/careers