Regulatory Consultant Senior or Principal (CCN)

American Electric Power Co.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Matching 401K

AEP Pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

American Electric Power Co. is seeking a Regulatory Consultant Senior or Principal to support CCN filings, rate design, and regulatory strategy across jurisdictions.

You will develop testimony, coordinate monthly reports, and present regulatory analyses to management and commissions. The role requires strong communication, analytical skills, and regulatory knowledge, with travel and on-call duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 4 years related experience.
• Or Associate's degree with 8 years related experience.
• Or High School diploma with 10 years related experience.
• Principal level requires 6 years with the same degree options.

Responsibilities

• Develop direct and rebuttal testimony for CCN filings.
• Coordinate with internal parties for construction progress reports.
• Interpret regulatory needs and implement projects with measurable goals.
• Prepare and present complex regulatory subjects to management and regulators.
• Assist in opportunities and system-wide regulatory improvements.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Analytical problem-solving

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Word & Excel

On-call availability

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Associate's degree in quantitative field

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Regulatory Consultant Senior or Principal (CCN)

Location: Austin, TX

Job Summary

Regulatory professional who possesses developed technical knowledge regarding rate design theory and practice in AEP's state jurisdictions or external state jurisdiction. Must possess electric utility experience, and knowledge of industry activity and outcomes regarding cost of service and rate design associated with new technologies and recovery strategies, as well as knowledge in the application of theory to perform detailed mathematical analysis and solve problems with limited guidance from higher level personnel. Developed working knowledge of state or federal regulations and standards, codes, concepts, systems, docket research and business processes relevant to work assignments. The ability to communicate and coordinate work across multiple organizations to address complex problems or perform analysis outside the AEP footprint to accomplish goals established by operating companies and corporate business units for innovative rate solutions for rate cases, recovery clauses, audits, compliance filings, policy matters, and/or other proceedings. Provides high value input for corporate, operating company, and business unit regulatory strategy development and coordination, and support for recommended negotiation strategies. Possesses an extensive knowledge of developments, procedures and current events affecting regulatory activity across numerous jurisdictions, and provides input in the development of strategy regarding cost recovery based on the application of that knowledge. With an extensive level of regulatory knowledge, educates others on interrelationships between cost drivers and revenue.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Facilitates work activity of others to perform regulatory tasks, such as developing direct and rebuttal testimony, responding to discovery requests, responding to Commission audits, witness preparation, etc. related to the filing and process of amendments to Certificates of Convenience and Necessity (CCN).
• Developed knowledge of regulatory matters for the applicable regulatory function performed.
• Coordinate with internal parties to gather information needed for the Monthly Construction Progress Reports that are filed with the Public Utility Commission
• Interprets regulatory needs and implements projects, analysis, and process work by establishing measurable goals, objectives and requirements relative to a specific area of responsibility; addresses company system-wide issues within specialized field of expertise; and reviews planned work of others.
• Anticipates, identifies, clarifies, resolves and initiates solutions to internal and/or external unique and specialized problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data; and facilitates the development of opportunities, new ideas and approaches that have system-wide impact.
• Works primarily independently, with guidance only on more complex matters, to prepare and present complex regulatory subjects and strategies in a clear, concise and effective manner to management and/or regulatory bodies; demonstrates a developed knowledge of the network channels within the company, other companies, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies.

What We're Looking For:

Regulatory Consultant Senior:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Geoscience, Mathematics or similar quantitative degree AND 4 years relative field, operations or analytical experience.
• (Or) Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Geoscience, Mathematics or similar quantitative degree AND 8 years relative field, operations or analytical experience.
• (Or) High School diploma or GED AND 10 years relative field, operations or analytical experience.

Regulatory Consultant Principal:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Geoscience, Mathematics or similar quantitative degree AND 6 years relative field, operations or analytical experience.
• (Or) Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, Geoscience, Mathematics or similar quantitative degree AND 10 years relative field, operations or analytical experience.
• (Or) High School diploma or GED AND 12 years relative field, operations or analytical experience.

Other Must Haves:

• Proficient oral and written communication skills, including the ability to articulate strategy and provide guidance to management and witnesses
• Must possess analytical problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
• 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 Commission.
• Occasional travel will be required, such as: to attend hearings and support witnesses, 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:

• Austin, TX

COMPENSATION:

• Annual Bonus
• Matching 401K
• AEP Pension
• Unique 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!

Compensation

$87,633.00 - $128,689.00

Physical Demands

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.

"AEP offers an outstanding group of people to be a part of. The AEP culture values your integrity and awards your hard work."

Support Business Unit (BU) in achieving and maintaining audit readiness by ensuring alignment with applicable NERC Standards. Drive consistent, effective and proactive compliance efforts by partnering with BU compliance teams and tailoring support based on each BU’s compliance maturity. Perform audit readiness activities directly when needed and serve as a trusted advisor through deep expertise in NERC Standards. Act as the single point of contact for ENRA compliance services on an assigned standard basis. Execute established compliance processes with minimal supervision and maintain accurate, up to date process documentation.

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..

Responsible for developing, communicating, and implementing training programs that prepare employees to serve as effective witnesses in state and federal regulatory and other administrative proceedings. This role ensures witnesses understand testimony expectations, questioning techniques, professionalism, and compliance requirements. The Manager coordinates and conducts learning and training in collaboration with business unit management subject matter experts and legal teams to create clear, practical, and consistent witness preparation materials and training experiences. Employees in this position are industry experts that demonstrate competency, knowledge, and skillset through achieved results. They are training in the classroom, researching new methods, and developing new training. They help onboard and mentor other instructors.

AEP offers generous time off, competitive pay, and educational opportunities to help employees advance their careers.

Our culture is purpose-driven and team-oriented: we combine innovation with a customer-first focus to deliver reliable energy and brighter futures.