American Electric Power

Regulatory Consultant Principal - Staff (Utility)

American Electric Power • $98K — $151K *
Austin, TX 78745In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 6-12 years of relevant experience dependent on education level; Master's degree preferred.
  • Certifications such as CPA, CIA, or Professional Engineer are preferred.
  • Proficient in spreadsheet applications and strong analytical skills required.
  • Exceptional oral and written communication skills required for articulating strategies and guiding others.
  • Ability to work mandatory on-call requirements as necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary contact for regulators and industry stakeholders, ensuring effective communication.
  • Develop and present complex regulatory strategies and testimonies clearly to management and regulatory bodies.
  • Facilitate regulatory tasks, including testimony preparation and responses to audits and discovery requests.
  • Anticipate and resolve unique regulatory issues, providing innovative solutions with system-wide impact.
  • Utilize analytical tools and skills to support regulatory planning and improve filing processes.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus opportunity based on performance.
  • 401K matching to support retirement savings.
  • AEP Pension to provide additional financial security.
  • Comprehensive benefits package aimed at enhancing employee well-being.
Full Job Description
Job Posting End Date
10-05-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Regulatory professional who possesses extensive technical knowledge for the business functions supported, and regulatory knowledge to demonstrate proficiency in the application of theory to analyze and solve well-defined problems with very limited guidance from higher level personnel. Developed working knowledge of state or federal regulation standards, codes, concepts, systems, and business processes relevant to work assignments. Guides work groups to address complex problems or perform analysis to accomplish work plans initiated by various governmental agencies for rate cases, recovery clauses, audits, compliance filings, policy matters, and/or other proceedings. Provides high value input for corporate and business unit regulatory strategy development and coordination, and support for recommended negotiation strategies. Possesses an extensive knowledge of developments, procedures and current events affecting regulatory activity, and provides facilitation of the implementation in the needed areas of change. With extensive level regulatory knowledge, educates others on interrelationships between cost drivers and revenue.

Job Description

What You'll Do:
  • Be first point of contact for regulators, peer utilities' regulatory personnel and other stakeholders. Ensures smooth flow of information between SWEPCO regulatory agencies and industry stakeholders.
  • Develops testimony, responds to discovery requests, responds to audits and participates in witness preparation.
  • Works independently, with guidance only in the most complex matters, to 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.
  • 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.; 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 no supervision in a complex environment.
  • Expert level knowledge of regulatory matters for the applicable regulatory function performed.
  • Regulatory matters include, but are not limited to: economic and legal foundations of regulation; the federal and state regulatory commission structures, processes, and roles; utility ratemaking and rate design; Independent System Operators (ISOs), Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs), and competitive wholesale markets; industry restructuring and deregulation; federal reliability compliance obligations; federal and state environmental compliance; and current legislative and regulatory policy issues impacting electric utilities.
  • Interpret regulatory needs and implements projects 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.
  • Anticipate, 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.
  • Make 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 a logical conclusion.
  • 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.


What We're Looking For:

Regulatory Consultant Principal:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND 6 years relative field, operations or analytical experience OR associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND 10 years relative field, operations or analytical experience OR High School diploma or GED AND 12 years relative field, operations or analytical experience.


Regulatory Consultant Staff:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university AND 8 years relative field, operations or analytical experience OR associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND 12 years relative field, operations or analytical experience OR High School diploma or GED AND 14 years relative field, operations or analytical experience.


Other Must Haves:
  • Master's degree is preferred.
  • Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Professional Engineer, Legal degree, or similar Certification/license 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 Austin General Office in Austin, TX


What You'll Get:
  • Base salary
  • Annual bonus
  • 401K match
  • AEP Pension
  • Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.


Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-008

Compensation Range:

$98,993.00 - $151,132.00

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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About American Electric Power

American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers nationwide. AEP serves millions of customers across 11 states. It operates in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, providing power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. AEP generates electricity using diverse sources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy like wind and solar. The company maintains a vast transmission network that delivers electricity from power plants to local distribution systems, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. AEP is actively involved in renewable energy initiatives, investing in wind farms and solar facilities to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, the company engages in community outreach, supporting education, environmental conservation, and various social initiatives.

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Size
16,688 employees
Market Cap
$48.8 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$2.2 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
+0.5%
Revenue
$14.9 billion
NASDAQ
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