Environmental Coord Prin

AEP Service Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking an Environmental Coordinator Principal to coordinate the implementation of environmental compliance programs, permit requirements, and corporate policies within their region and project scope. The role includes training, guidance, and support to leadership, ensuring regulatory compliance for assets and projects.

Key responsibilities include incident response, training material development, and collaboration with Environmental Services, contractors, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental, science, or related discipline.
• 8 years of environmental experience with an associate degree or 6 years with a bachelor's degree.
• Valid driver's license.
• Physical demand ranges from sedentary to light.
• Advanced knowledge in the listed environmental programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental activities and policies in the region to ensure compliance with laws and company standards.
• Provide input to Environmental Services on policies and procedures; train others on requirements.
• Assist in agency notifications, arrange contractor support, and direct cleanup after releases.
• Promote safe work practices and support environmental compliance reviews and site assessments.
• Develop and maintain environmental documents and manage contracts related to Environmental Services.

Skills

Advanced environmental knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related discipline

Associate degree in environmental science or related discipline

Job description

Job Posting End Date 09-27-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

The Environmental Coordinator Principal is responsible for coordinating the implementation of environmental compliance programs, permit requirements, and corporate environmental policies, standards, procedures and strategic environmental goals within their assigned region, plant and project scope. Responsibilities include ensuring direct reports meet performance and development goals, providing training, guidance and other necessary support to business unit leadership and staff on applicable environmental requirements, identifying applicable environmental requirements associated with Company assets and projects, and coordinating with the appropriate business unit staff, Environmental Services representatives, contractors, and external parties to ensure compliance with environmental requirements. The Environmental Coordinator Principal should have an advanced understanding of the following environmental programs:

• Above ground and underground storage tanks,
• Transportation of hazardous materials,
• Solid and hazardous waste management,
• Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures,
• Wastewater, storm water, groundwater, and drinking water sampling, reporting and control,
• Oil and chemical spill response and management,
• Air emissions monitoring, control and reporting,
• Asbestos and PCB management,
• Pollution prevention,
• Environmental site assessments, and
• Emergency planning, and community right-to-know.

Key competencies of this position are technical expertise, planning and organization ability, problem solving, written and oral communication skills and initiative. Must be able to work autonomously and with limited to no supervision and assume manager responsibilities in the absence of direct management.

What You’ll Do

Coordinate and implement all environmental activities and policies in the assigned region(s) to ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations and Company policies, standards, procedures and strategic environmental goals. Assist and provide input to Environmental Services on the development of Company environmental policies and procedures. Communicate deviations appropriately. Provide training, instruction and assistance to others on the implementation of environmental requirements and assist in the development of environmental training materials. Provide support in the event of a release or discharge of a regulated substance including making agency notifications, arranging contractor support, directing cleanup efforts if necessary and completing follow-up reports with regulatory agencies. Promote and enforce (see something, say something, do something) safe work practices to safeguard employees, contractors, the general public, and Company facilities. Provide support during environmental compliance reviews, Phase I or II environmental site assessments and remediation projects. Coordinate and respond to public inquiries regarding environmental matters. Develop and maintain environmental documents and records in accordance with environmental content management standards. Conduct environmental reviews of regional disposal contractors and related facilities and manage contracts associated with Environmental Services. Ensure direct reports are meeting job expectations. Motivate direct reports by providing feedback and skills development as well as performing administrative duties associated with the management of direct reports such as time approval and performance evaluations.

What We’re Looking For

Education and Work Experience requirements listed below:

Environmental Coordinator, Senior Associate or bachelor's degree in environmental, science, or related discipline. 8 years of environmental experience with an associate degree or 6 years of environmental experience with a bachelor’s degree. Valid driver’s license Physical demand ranges from sedentary to light duty. Must be proficient in the competencies of the programs listed in the job summary above. Travel time ranges from 20% - 40% and will include overnight stays on occasion. Must be available by phone after work hours and weekends; frequency is minimal.

Environmental Coordinator, Principal Associate or bachelor's degree in environmental, science, or related discipline. 12 years of environmental experience with an associate degree or 10 years of environmental experience with a bachelor’s degree.

Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver’s license Physical demand ranges from sedentary to light duty.

Additional Requirements (Preferred Qualifications) Must possess advanced knowledge in the competencies of the programs listed in the job summary above. Travel time ranges from 20% - 40% and will include overnight stays on occasion. Must be available by phone after work hours and weekends; frequency is minimal.

Compensation and Physical Demand

Compensation Data Compensation Grade: SP20-008 Compensation Range: $87,633.00 - $128,688.00 The Physical Demand Level for this job is: L – Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10 to 12 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 5-6 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) When it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time, but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg c ontrols; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Company Culture

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.

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