Nuclear Siting Project Lead

AEP Service Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a Nuclear Development Siting Project Manager to lead site selection and feasibility studies for advanced nuclear projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary evaluations including environmental, regulatory, technical, and community considerations to identify and secure optimal locations for generation facilities.

The role manages stakeholder engagement, permitting strategies, and interconnection studies, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and strong project management experience.
• 5+ years in energy project development with siting and permitting focus.
• Familiarity with nuclear regulatory frameworks and advanced reactor tech.
• Proficiency in GIS tools and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Site identification and evaluation using siting criteria.
• Oversee GIS-based analysis, environmental screening, and infrastructure assessments.
• Coordinate technical studies (geotechnical, hydrological, seismic).
• Manage regulatory compliance and permitting documentation.
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage schedules, budgets, and risks.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

GIS

Job description

American Electric Power (AEP) is seeking a Nuclear Development Siting Project Manager to lead site selection and feasibility studies for advanced nuclear projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary evaluations including environmental, regulatory, technical, and community considerations to identify and secure optimal locations for generation facilities.

The role manages stakeholder engagement, permitting strategies, and interconnection studies, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and