American Electric Power

Environmental Project Specialist Senior or Principal

LocationColumbus, OH
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$85,081-$124,941

About This Job


Job Posting End Date


06-04-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.


Job Summary

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees….the best in the business! We’re proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today!

Are you a skilled environmental projects professional looking for a new and exciting career? We have an awesome opportunity available to join the environmental team at AEP. We are looking for an Environmental Project Specialist at either a senior or principal level out of the Columbus, Ohio area, Central Indiana or Northeast Indiana areas.


Job Description


What you’ll do:

With an ability to work independently, the Environmental Project Specialist is responsible for providing ecological and cultural project permitting and field support for company facilities, including electric transmission and distribution facilities, substations, and other business operations.


Responsibilities include:

Provide guidance and other necessary support to business unit leadership and staff on applicable environmental project requirements

Identify permit needs and costs, securing contractor support for necessary studies and consultation with local, state, and federal agencies, and coordinating with project management, construction management, engineering, and contractors to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.
Perform environmental compliance and support activities for projects in the assigned region such as planning, scoping, coordinating due diligence with environmental agencies, and preparation of permit applications and technical reports.
Interpret regulations and procedures required by external agencies and assist in developing comment packages on draft permits and regulations.
Attend routine project site meetings throughout project lifecycle and assist team in managing budget and schedule for compliance activities.
Provide guidance and training to environmental technician team members and contracted stormwater inspectors during construction.
Provide support during agency site visits, internal project audits, and initiate corrective action when project objectives are not being met.
Promote and enforce (see something, say something, do something) safe work practices to safeguard employees, contractors, the general public, and Company facilities.
Develop and maintain all environmental documents and records in accordance with environmental content management standards.

Travel time ranges from 30-60% and will include overnight stays on occasion.
Additional responsibilities are required for a Principal Level role.

What we’re looking for in a successful candidate:

The Environmental Project Specialist Senior/Principal should have a proficient/advanced understanding of the following environmental programs:

NPDES Stormwater Construction General Permit
Clean Water Act Section 404/401 Permitting,
National Environmental Policy Act,
National Historic Preservation Act, and
Endangered Species Act.

Key competencies of this position are technical expertise, planning and organization ability, problem solving, written and oral communication skills, and initiative.


Minimum Requirements:

SG 07 Environmental Project Specialist Sr. (Average starting salaries $85,081-$106,354):


Education requirements:

Bachelor's degree in an environmental, science, or related discipline.


Experience:

6 years of experience required.


Licenses/Certifications:


Valid driver’s license

SG 08 Environmental Project Specialist Principal (Average starting salaries $96,110-$124,941):


Education requirements:

Bachelor's degree in an environmental, science, or related discipline.


Experience:

10 years of experience required.


Licenses/Certifications:


Valid driver’s license


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Compensation Data


Compensation Grade:


SP20-007


Compensation Range:


$85,081.00-106,352.50 USD

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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