Regulatory Consultant - Principal

AEP; Gahanna (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

401K match

AEP Pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Benefits package

Job summary

AEP is hiring a Principal Regulatory Consultant for an on-site role in Gahanna, OH. You will work under guidance to analyze regulatory matters, support rate cases, and assist in preparing technical reports and testimony.

The role emphasizes data assembly, regulatory knowledge growth, and collaboration with management to shape regulatory strategies. Travel and on-call duties are possible as part of regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with spreadsheets required.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assists in assembling data for cost-of-service studies, load research, rate filings, and related papers.
• Conducts research and supports senior team members with information requests and filing preparations.
• Contributes to regulatory strategy development and preparation of reports, testimony, and discovery requests.
• Develop basic regulatory knowledge and support strategy development.

Skills

Spreadsheet skills

Analytical thinking

Oral & written communication

Analytical problem solving

On-call availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

High School diploma or GED

Tools

None

Job description

## Regulatory Consultant - PrincipalApply: Gahanna, OH: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 26, 2026 (11 days left to apply): R19780**Job Posting End Date**10-26-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**Job Summary**Regulatory professional who possesses a basic understanding of business principles and with an expanding regulatory knowledge for the business functions supported, and to obtain proficiency in the application of theory to analyze and solve straight-forward problems with support, guidance, and direction from higher level personnel. Develops an understanding of the fundamentals of state or federal regulation standards, codes, concepts, systems, and business processes relevant to work assignments. Solves straight-forward problems or, with support, guidance, and direction, perform analysis to accomplish work plans initiated by various governmental agencies for rate cases, recovery clauses, audits, compliance filings, policy matters, and/or other proceedings. With support, guidance, and direction, completes requested tasks to gather information to contribute to regulatory strategy development and coordination, and to contribute information for others to develop negotiation strategies. Through training and directed task execution, acquire knowledge of developments, procedures and current events affecting regulatory activity, and perform routine assigned tasks to support the implementation of necessary changes. Through work experiences, builds regulatory knowledge to understand the interrelationships between cost drivers and revenue..**Job Description****What You'll Do:** * Assists in the assembly of basic data to support any of the following, as related to the applicable function: cost-of-service studies, load research, computerization support, rate case filings, special contracts, and technical papers.* Conducts research and supplies information as requested through the assistance of more senior team members.* Accomplish assigned project and process work according to the plan and schedule established by higher-level employees.* Assists higher-level employees in limited preparation of technical reports, papers, testimony, discovery requests, financial reporting, etc.* Perform assigned tasks to develop problem solving and decision-making in area of specialization.* Develops, through assigned work, a basic knowledge of regulatory matters for the applicable regulatory function performed.* Regulatory matters include, but are not limited to: economic and legal foundations of regulation; the federal and state regulatory commission structures, processes, and roles; utility ratemaking and rate design; Independent System Operators (ISOs), Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs), and competitive wholesale markets; industry restructuring and deregulation; federal reliability compliance obligations; federal and state environmental compliance; and current legislative and regulatory policy issues impacting electric utilities.* Support the preparation and presentation of complex regulatory subjects and strategies to management and/or regulatory bodies.**What We're Looking For:** *Regulatory Consultant:*Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND 4 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience OR High School diploma or GED AND 6 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience. *Regulatory Consultant Senior:*Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND 4 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience OR High School diploma or GED AND 6 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience. *Regulatory Consultant Principal:*Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university AND 4 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience OR High School diploma or GED AND 6 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience**Other Must Haves:** * Proficiency with spreadsheets is required.* Proficient oral and written communication skills.* Must possess analytical problem solving skills.* Required to work mandatory “on-call” requirements over weekends, holidays, vacations, etc. as necessary to meet regulatory requirements, including filing dates required by the Company or as imposed by an applicable regulatory.* Occasional travel will be required, such as: to attend or testify at hearings, to support witnesses at hearings, to participate in Commission Staff and/or stakeholder meetings/events, to advocate the Company’s position in various federal, regional, or state venues, to attend training, etc. **Where You'll Work:*** On-Site in the Ohio Power Company's headquarters in Gahanna, OH **What You'll Get:*** Base salary* Annual bonus* 401K match* AEP Pension* Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees. Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do! 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! #LI-ONSITE#AEPCareers**Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**SP20-006**Compensation Range:**$74,551.00 - $128,688.00The 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.