Environmental Manager - Nuclear Development

AEP; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 137,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary

Annual Bonus

Long Term Incentive

401K

AEP Pension

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

AEP is seeking an Environmental Manager of Nuclear Development in Columbus, OH to lead and direct teams executing environmental permit, compliance, and management system activities. The role focuses on development, coordination, and execution of programs while aligning with AEP’s values and driving continuous improvement.

The position requires extensive leadership experience in environmental disciplines, strong collaboration with internal groups and external agencies, and the ability to travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental discipline or related field.
• Eight years of increasing responsibility in environmental management systems, studies, permitting or compliance.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Travel – estimated at 10-25% of regular time.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate environmental permitting, programmatic compliance, and management system development within the assigned group.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership for assigned activities.
• Serve as focal point for the section’s activities and coordinate with directors for consistency.
• Develop and implement standard processes to optimize the group’s work.
• Monitor conformance to policies, standards, and processes.
• Engage in development and review of environmental regulations and R&D.
• Plan and coordinate necessary resources for the sub-group.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and salary recommendations.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and development for staff.
• Define performance expectations and reward alignment with business goals.
• Develop employees and establish plans for career goals.
• Manage remote sub-group operations in line with company expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental discipline

Associates Degree or HS Diploma with 2 years environmental experience

Job description

Job Summary

Within the assigned section or group, the Environmental Manager of Nuclear Development will manage and direct employees in the execution of all environmental permit, program, compliance, management system activities and related work; and/or provide the highest staff level development, coordination, and execution of one or more environmental program, policy, and similar activities. Lead the assigned section or group in a manner that fosters a culture aligned with AEP’s values.

What You’ll Do

• Effectively coordinate environmental permitting, programmatic compliance, management system development, and related activities performed within the assigned group, and sub-groups, in support of AEP business units, and where required work with other AEP groups, consultants, governmental agencies, industry organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
• Provide technical guidance and leadership for assigned activities.
• Serve as focal point for all the section’s assigned activities and any subject matter expertise, coordinating with Director, and other departmental leadership for consistency of application and approach.
• Develop, propose, and implement standard processes and enhancements to optimize and continuously improve the work of the group.
• Monitor conformance and hold the work group accountable to policies, standards, and standard processes.
• Engage in, lead, and promote involvement in the development and review of environmental regulations and environmental research & development.
• Effectively plan, organize, and coordinate the acquisition of necessary resources for the sub-group.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, merit/promotional salary recommendations, and administer all AEP administrative policy and program requirements.
• Provide on‑going guidance, development, and coaching of staff in performance of their tasks.
• Clearly define performance expectations, and review and reward job performance within the organization to align individual performance with business goals.
• Develop employees to reach their potential and help establish plans to set and achieve career goals.
• Be accountable for maintaining the culture of the sub-group in accordance with AEP’s expectations and effectively manage the sub-group when doing so on a remote working basis.
• Other role‑specific duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Bachelor's degree in field relevant to environmental discipline, or for environmental management systems OR Associates Degree/HS Diploma and 2 (two) years of experience in the relevant environmental discipline.
• Experience: Eight years of increasing responsibility with environmental management systems, studies, permitting, or compliance activities.
• Leadership qualities and high potential must be demonstrated.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver’s license.
• Additional Requirements: Travel – Estimated at 10-25% of regular time.

Where You’ll Work

At our headquarters in Downtown Columbus, OH

What You’ll Get

• Base Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Long Term Incentive
• 401K
• AEP Pension
• Comprehensive Benefits Package

About AEP

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward‑thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: SP20-010
Compensation Range: $136,539.00 - $177,503.00

Physical Demand Level

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Our Commitment to Inclusive Culture

At American Electric Power, we provide more than electricity to our millions of customers - we energize possibilities. We're redefining the future of energy by reducing our carbon footprint, empowering the communities we serve and building an engaged, talented workforce. All while delivering the reliable service our customers expect. It’s an exciting time in the energy industry. Are you ready to be part of it? We’re looking for team members to help create the grid of the future. Learn more about our commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive work culture that values different experiences.