License & Compliance Coordinator Assc

American Electric Power (AEP); Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a License & Compliance Coordinator to support permitting, compliance, and coordination across federal, state, and local regulations at multiple hydroelectric projects.

You will interpret regulatory requirements, conduct field inspections, and prepare and file correspondence with regulators, internal teams, and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with license obligations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural or environmental field is required.
• 1–3 years of regulatory compliance or environmental permitting preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Willingness to travel to field locations and for meetings.

Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and communicate with regulatory agencies at multiple levels.
• Assist in ensuring activities comply with license requirements and regulations.
• Interpret environmental regulatory requirements (FERC, USACE, state/local).
• Maintain records demonstrating compliance with project licenses.
• Coordinate with contractors on compliance-related projects under the FERC license.
• Support communication with regulators, NGOs, and stakeholders.
• Participate in public outreach and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Field readiness

Public speaking

Travel readiness

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Natural Science, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Geography, Planning, or related field

Tools

Cority/Enviance

SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Posting End Date

10-08-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

A License & Compliance Coordinator supports permitting, compliance, and coordination of tasks related to federal, state, and local regulatory compliance at multiple hydroelectric projects. This role involves interpreting regulatory requirements, conducting field inspections, and filing correspondence with and communicating with other positions inside the company, various regulatory and stakeholder groups, and the public.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

Essential Job Functions & Tasks

• Assist with review, process, and interpretation of communication with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Assist with ensuring proposed activities comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including project-specific management plans and license requirements.
• Learn to interpret and apply environmental regulatory requirements such as those including, but not limited to Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, state environmental agencies, local governments, etc.
• Assist with maintaining records and documentation to demonstrate compliance with applicable project license requirements.
• Assist with conducting on-site inspections of property within project boundaries to assess compliance.
• Assist with routine monitoring and documenting findings.
• Assist with coordinating contractors on compliance-related projects required by a project’s FERC license, or other compliance requirements from other governing agencies.
• Assist subject matter expert and primary point of contact for FERC compliance-related inquiries from federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Participate in meetings with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community stakeholders.
• Participate in public outreach, educational sessions, and stakeholder meetings to promote awareness and understanding of compliance related activities.
• Assist with coordination with other staff to monitor, update, and complete Cority/Enviance tasks and upload documentation to SharePoint to track/manage all of our compliance requirements and communication with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community stakeholders.

What we’re looking for:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Natural Science, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Geography, Planning, or a related field is required.
• Experience: 1–3 years of experience in regulatory compliance, environmental permitting, land use planning, or related field is preferred.
• Certifications: A valid driver’s license is required.

Other preferences:

• Physical Demand Level: S - Sedentary Work
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office Suite proficiently.
• Proficient technical acumen.
• A customer-focused mindset.
• Ability to work independently in the field and in a team environment. Ability to work in the field or in an office environment. Fieldwork may involve walking uneven terrain, exposure to outdoor conditions, and occasional use of boats.
• Comfort engaging with the public and presenting information in meetings.
• Ability and willingness to travel to field locations as needed for day trips. Travel time will average less than 10%.
• Ability and willingness to travel for overnight trips, as needed. Travel time will average less than 10%.
• Ability to work occasional evening or weekend hours for public meetings, stakeholder engagement, or site inspections.
• Detail-oriented regarding compliance activities, documentation, and communication.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-005

Compensation Range:

$63,496.00 - $79,369.00

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.

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.