Regulatory Consultant - Principal

Ohio Power Company; Gahanna (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

AEP Pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Ohio Power Company seeks a Regulatory Consultant to grow regulatory knowledge and support rate cases, audits, and policy matters. You will gather information, assist in preparing technical reports, and contribute to regulatory strategy with guidance from senior staff.

This on-site role requires proficiency with spreadsheets, strong written and oral communication, and willingness to travel occasionally or be on-call.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent OR Associate's degree with 4 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience.
• High School diploma or GED + 6 years relevant field, operations or analytical experience.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets is required.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work mandatory on-call requirements over weekends, holidays, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assemble basic data to support cost-of-service studies, load research, rate case filings, and other regulatory work.
• Conduct research and supply information with guidance from senior team members.
• Complete tasks to support project plans and contribute to regulatory strategy development.
• Assist in preparing technical reports, papers, testimony, and regulatory filings under supervision.
• Develop basic knowledge of regulatory matters and the interrelationships between cost drivers and revenue.

Skills

Spreadsheets proficiency

Oral and written communication

Analytical problem solving

On-call availability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Associate degree + 4 years relevant experience

High school diploma + 6 years relevant experience

Job description

Job Posting End Date10-26-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.Job SummaryRegulatory 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 DescriptionWhat 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 experienceOther 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, OHWhat You'll Get:Base salaryAnnual bonus401K matchAEP PensionComprehensive 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#AEPCareersCompensation DataCompensation Grade:SP20-006Compensation 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. 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