American Electric Power

Regulatory Consultant - Regulatory Consultant Principal

Regulatory Consultant - Regulatory Consultant Principal
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LocationFort Wayne, IN
Job Typefull time
Salary$72,380-$124,941
On-site
Utilities

About This Job


Job Posting End Date


08-11-2025

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


Job Summary

The Company is seeking a motivated, high-energy, candidate interested in an exciting career supporting business strategy development and execution in a rapidly growing utility business. The role will be responsible for providing regulatory support for development and approval of new generation resources and other regulatory matters and provides opportunities to interface regularly with senior leaders and external stakeholders. The Company is seeking candidates who possess electric utility experience, technical skills, and knowledge of industry activity, including outcomes regarding cost of service and rate design associated with new technologies and recovery strategies, as well as knowledge in the application of theory to perform job responsibilities with limited guidance from higher level personnel. The ability to communicate and coordinate work across multiple organizations to address problems or perform analysis outside the AEP footprint to accomplish goals established by operating companies and corporate business units for innovative solutions to meeting business needs. Provides high value input for corporate, operating company, and business unit regulatory strategy development and coordination, and support for recommended negotiation strategies.


Job Description


What You'll Do:

Facilitates work activity of others to perform regulatory tasks, such as developing direct and rebuttal testimony, responding to discovery requests, responding to Commission audits, witness preparation, etc.
Promotes professionalism and standards, influences the direction of thinking through the organizational unit as a recognized authority; and operates independently with little supervision in a complex environment.
Developed knowledge of regulatory matters for the applicable regulatory function performed.
Regulatory matters include but are not limited to: economic and legal foundations of regulation; state regulatory commission structures, processes, and roles; utility ratemaking and rate design; federal and state environmental compliance; and current legislative and regulatory policy issues impacting electric utilities.
Interprets regulatory needs and implements projects, analysis, and process work by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements relative to a specific area of responsibility; addresses company system-wide issues within specialized field of expertise; and reviews planned work of others.
Anticipates, identifies, clarifies, resolves and initiates solutions to internal and/or external unique and specialized problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data; and facilitates the development of opportunities, new ideas and approaches that have system-wide impact.
Works primarily independently with guidance on more complex matters, to prepare and present complex regulatory subjects and strategies in a clear, concise and effective manner to team, management and/or regulatory bodies; demonstrates a developed knowledge of the network channels within the company, other companies, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies.
Makes complex decisions based on calculated risk and be held accountable for these complex decisions; has a very strong knowledge of the impact of the decisions made on other organizational units internal and external of the company; possesses expert knowledge to defend decisions that are made in the interest of the company; and demonstrates the ability to extrapolate beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions.
May be asked to testify on behalf of the company but is not a primary requirement of the role.


What We're Looking For:


Regulatory Consultant (Grade 6):

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND 2 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND 6 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience OR High School diploma or GED AND 8 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience.


Regulatory Consultant Senior (Grade 7):

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND 4 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND 8 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience OR High School diploma or GED AND 10 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience.


Regulatory Consultant Principal (Grade 8):

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND 6 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND 10 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience OR High School diploma or GED AND 12 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience.


Other Must Haves:

Master’s degree, in areas of study identified above, is preferred.
Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Professional Engineer, or similar certification/licensure is preferred.
Proficiency with spreadsheets is required.
Proficient oral and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate strategy and provide guidance to management and witnesses on case, are required.
Must possess analytical problem- solving skills. Required to work mandatory ”on-call” requirements over weekends, holidays, vacations, etc. as necessary to meet regulatory requirements, including filing dates required by the Company or as imposed by an applicable regulatory Commission.
Occasional travel will be required, such as: to attend or testify at hearings, to support witnesses at hearings, to participate in Commission Staff and/or stakeholder meetings/events, to advocate the Company’s position in various federal, regional, or state venues, to attend training, etc.


Where You'll Work:

On-Site in the Fort Wayne, IN, Columbus, OH, Indianapolis, IN, or Lansing, MI.


What You'll Get:

Regulatory Consultant - Grade 6: $72,380 - $90, 475

Regulatory Consultant Senior - Grade 7: $85,081 - $106,354

Regulatory Consultant Principal - Grade 8: $96,110 - $124,941

In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do!

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!


#LI-ONSITE


#AEPCareers


Compensation Data


Compensation Grade:


SP20-006


Compensation Range:


$72,380.00-90,474.50 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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