American Electric Power

Regulatory Manager

American Electric Power • $136K — $177K *
Fort Wayne, IN 46835In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
2 days ago
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, accounting, finance, management, or related field.
  • Master's degree or law degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in utility accounting, rates, tariff development, or commercial operations.
  • Previous leadership experience in the utility industry preferred.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory processes and utility industry issues.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of regulatory professionals.
  • Drive strategy and execution of regulatory filings including base rate cases and Integrated Resource Plans.
  • Oversee development of testimony and regulatory positions.
  • Support hearings and negotiations as a company witness and expert.
  • Monitor and respond to regulatory and legislative developments.
  • Develop measurable goals relative to regulated functions and monitor project completion.
  • Build and leverage networks internally and externally to influence regulatory outcomes.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus
  • Long-term incentive
  • 401K match
  • AEP Pension
  • Comprehensive benefits package supporting employee well-being.
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Job Posting End Date
07-06-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Indiana Michigan Power (I&M), a subsidiary of American Electric Power (AEP), is seeking a Regulatory Manager to play a critical leadership role in shaping regulatory outcomes to support our customers across Indiana and Michigan. Join a growing and evolving organization at the forefront of the energy transition, where regulatory strategy plays a critical role in enabling investment, innovation, and customer value.

In this role, you will operate at the center of I&M's regulatory strategy-guiding major filings, leading initiatives before the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) and the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC), influencing stakeholder outcomes, and supporting the company's ability to deliver safe, reliable power to customers across both jurisdictions.

Job Description

What You'll Do:
  • Lead and develop a team of regulatory professionals, fostering technical excellence and supporting career growth Drive strategy and execution of I&M regulatory filings, including: Base rate cases and riders, Integrated Resource Plans (IRPs), CPCNs and generation/resource filings, Fuel, transmission, and other cost recovery mechanisms
  • Oversee development of testimony, exhibits, and discovery responses, ensuring high-quality, defensible regulatory positions
  • Serve as a company witness and subject matter expert, supporting hearings, negotiations, and regulatory proceedings
  • Contributes to and could lead negotiations and processes associated with jurisdiction operational issues for I&M while advocating policies developed as part of the management team.
  • Develops and implements plans by establishing measurable goals, objectives, and requirements relative to regulated functions and responsibilities and reviews planned work of others; oversees process teams and monitors timely completion of special projects.
  • Regulatory team leader applying knowledge to make complex decisions based on calculated risk; understands the impact of the decisions made on other organizational units internal and external of the company; possesses the knowledge to defend decisions that are made in the interest of the company; demonstrates the ability to extrapolate beyond facts to reach a logical conclusion.
  • Leads activities of the organization and outside resources, to perform regulatory activities such as filing preparation, interrogatory support, hearing participation, legal briefing, final order or settlement process; consults with and advises the operating company staff and/or service corporation staff of matters affecting rates and regulation.
  • Demonstrates strong problem-solving skills; identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to specialized problems that sometimes involve data analysis; develops opportunities, new ideas and approaches.
  • Manages the preparation and presentation of complex regulatory subjects in a clear, concise, and effective manner to management, other business units, customers and/or regulatory bodies; effectively utilizes the network channels within the company, other companies, professional organizations and regulatory agencies.
  • Builds teams and networks that extend through the company, other companies, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies; using a comprehensive knowledge of different disciplines network channels, internal and external to the company; builds relationships to get things accomplished.
  • Challenges company and industry norms constantly evolving the regulatory process.
  • Serves as expert on trends and policies developing within the Commission and its staff that affect the Company's operation or trends in positions for the industry.
  • Assist in the coordination between central business unit personnel and operating company personnel to ensure that regulatory strategy, interface with regulatory bodies, and responses to regulatory inquiries are aligned and consistent with AEP policy and strategy.
  • Monitor evolving regulatory and legislative developments, positioning I&M to respond proactively to industry changes
  • Serve as a known leader on industry issues and interact with commission, staff, and industry stakeholders as a subject matter expert.


Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration, accounting, finance, management, or related field.
  • Master's Degree or a law degree preferred


Experience:
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience with emphasis on one or more of the following - utility accounting and applications, rates, tariff development and application, commercial operations, management, and/or other pertinent experience.


Other Must Haves:
  • Previous leadership experience is preferred. Electric utility experience is preferred.
  • Strong accounting or budgeting background is preferred.
  • Must possess superior levels of initiative, planning and organization skills, oral/written communication, and presentation skills.
  • Strong knowledge of utility industry issues and the regulatory/legislative process.


Where You'll Work:
  • On-Site in the Fort Wayne, IN or Indianapolis, IN offices.


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


Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-010

Compensation Range:

$136,539.00 - $177,503.00

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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