Regulatory Consultant - Principal

Gahanna, OH

Full Time

Posted October 14, 2026

$75k - $129k

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 15, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
Pay provenance: Employer-provided pay

10-26-2026

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.

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.

Base salary
Annual bonus
401K match
AEP Pension
Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
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