Regulatory Consultant – Principal

American Electric Power

Regulatory Consultant conducting analysis, facilitating regulatory tasks for energy regulatory strategies at AEP. Managing complex regulatory subjects and coordinating efforts to align with compliance standards.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $74,551 - $128,689 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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. related to the filing and process of amendments to Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (CCN).
Developed knowledge of regulatory matters for the applicable regulatory function performed.
Coordinate with internal parties to gather information needed for the Monthly Construction Progress Reports that are filed with the Public Utility Commission
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 only on more complex matters, to prepare and present complex regulatory subjects and strategies in a clear, concise and effective manner to management and/or regulatory bodies; demonstrates a developed knowledge of the network channels within the company, other companies, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Proficient oral and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate strategy and provide guidance to management and witnesses
Must possess analytical problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
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 hearings and support witnesses, 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Bonus
Matching 401K
AEP Pension
Unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

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Hard Skills & Tools

regulatory analysistestimony developmentdiscovery request responseaudit responseproject implementationdata analysisreport preparationproblem-solvingMicrosoft WordMicrosoft Excel

Soft Skills

communication skillsanalytical skillsstrategic articulationguidance provisionindependent workcomplex subject presentationopportunity developmentconflict resolutioncollaborationinitiative