Vice President, Regulatory

Job Posting End Date

03-20-2026

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

Job Summary

The Vice President, Regulatory serves as the senior executive responsible for developing and executing the AEP Texas regulatory strategy across all state jurisdictions in which the electric utility operates. This role leads regulatory policy, rate case strategy, filings, and stakeholder engagement to support safe, reliable, and affordable electric service while enabling long-term infrastructure investment and financial stability. The VP acts as the primary executive interface with state public utility commissions, regulatory staff, intervenors, and key external stakeholders, and is a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team on regulatory risk, opportunities, and outcomes.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

- Establish and lead AEP Texas overall regulatory strategy, aligning regulatory outcomes with corporate, financial, operational, and customer objectives.

- Provide executive leadership for rate cases, cost recovery mechanisms, riders, settlements, and regulatory approvals.

- Maintain knowledge of trends and policies developing within the Commission and state that affect AEP Texas operations.

- Anticipate regulatory, legislative, and policy developments that impact operations and capital investment.

- Lead a team to perform all regulatory activities including, continuous review of the AEP Texas rates and terms and conditions of service, filing preparation, interrogatory support, hearing participation, reviewing legal briefs, support for final order and settlement processing.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, engineering, law, or related field.

Experience:

- 10 years of related experience preferably in electric utility regulation.

Other Requirements:

- Deep expertise in state public utility commission processes and ratemaking.

- Proven executive-level communication and leadership skills.

Where You'll Work:

- On-Site in Corpus Christi, TX

What You'll Get:

- Base salary

- Annual Bonus

- Long-term Incentive

- 401K Match

- AEP Pension

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!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-013

Compensation Range:

$221,489.00 - $287,934.50

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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