Regulatory Consultant – Principal, Electric Utility

American Electric Power

Regulatory Consultant handling regulatory filings and strategies for electric utility in Indiana. Collaborating across teams to ensure compliance and support investment in infrastructure.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeFort Wayne • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $74,951 - $128,688 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Developing and support direct and rebuttal testimony, responding to discovery requests, responding to Commission audits, witness preparation, etc.
Facilitate organizational unit activities related to specific, unique and/or highly specialized areas of regulatory practice; promotes professionalism and standards, influences the direction of thinking through the organizational unit as a recognized authority; and operates with minimal supervision in a complex environment.
Prepare and present of 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.
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.
Participate and/or lead in the use and development of moderately complex analytical tools to support regulatory planning and regulatory filings.
Proficiently utilize analytical tools and data management skills to provide actionable recommendations for regulatory planning and regulatory filings.
Consult with others to understand, identify, prioritize and develop actionable recommendations.
Develop and present analysis and solutions that support strategic initiatives.
Consult and collaborate with IT and others to optimize the use of tools and analysis.
Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to, development of testimony, responding to discovery requests, responding to audits, participate in witness preparation, etc.
Expert level knowledge of regulatory matters for the applicable regulatory function performed.
Support end-to-end case management activities across regulatory proceedings, including: tracking filing milestones, deadlines, and deliverables
Coordinating cross-functional inputs and ensuring alignment
Managing discovery workflows and internal review processes
Facilitate communication across internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure consistent, high-quality filings
Collaborate with Finance, Generation, Operations, Legal, and Engineering teams to develop filing inputs and positions
Coordinate internal inputs to ensure consistency across testimony, discovery, and supporting analyses.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND 4 years relative field, operations or analytical experience OR associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND 8 years relative field, operations or analytical experience OR High School diploma or GED AND 10 years relative field, operations or analytical experience.
Master’s or law degree 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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Bonus
Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

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Hard Skills & Tools

regulatory analysisdata managementanalytical toolscase managementtestimony developmentdiscovery request responseaudit responsestrategic initiative supportcomplex decision makingrisk assessment

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem solvinginfluenceaccountabilitypresentation skillsorganizational skillsleadershipconsultationadaptability

Certifications

Certified Public AccountantCertified Internal AuditorProfessional EngineerMaster's degreeLaw degree