Water Permitting & Compliance Support

Job SummaryCandidate will be responsible for working as a fully engaged integral part of Water & Ecological Resource Services team to provide water permitting and compliance support to a variety of company facilities, including mainly power generating stations, new generation projects, and occasionally electric transmission and distribution facilities, service centers, office buildings and other AEP business operations.Candidate will exhibit advanced proficiency and knowledge that enables them to serve as subject matter expert. Previous water permitting and compliance experience, a working knowledge of state rules (within AEP's operating territory preferred), and self‑motivation is a must.Permitting and compliance support responsibilities include:NPDES permitting (Individual, Multi‑Sector, and General Permits)US Army Corps of Engineers permittingSection 401 Water Quality CertificationU.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Section 7 and 10 permittingState Historic Preservation Office Section 106 ConsultationSpecies surveys/habitat protectionOther federal, state, and local environmental permits and certificationsResponsibilitiesWhat you'll do:Coordinate and perform multiple and complex environmental compliance and support activities such as permit negotiation, policy development, comment packages on draft permits and regulations, and complex/advanced data analysis, facility compliance reviews, vendor compliance audits, scientific/analytical investigation.Lead, facilitate and coordinate work activities of others within the group or external consultants as required to perform compliance work.Interpret regulations and codes in the context of complex compliance situations.Actively participate in development of regulations and standards, including participation in professional and business environmental regulatory organizations.Identify, clarify, resolve, and initiate solutions to complex compliance problems that require multi‑functional, or organizational interface, and/or multi‑disciplined analytical techniques.Interact and build working relationships with federal and state resource agency staff.Coordinate and conduct training sessions.Assist in conducting research studies, consistently looking for and developing opportunities and presenting new ideas and approaches.Develop, review or prepare reports on complex technical subjects clearly, concisely and effectively, in a manner suitable for presentation to management, professional societies, regulatory bodies, etc.Develop and implement standards of work as it relates to the group's activities and continually seek process improvements.QualificationsEnvironmental Engineer (SG7) and Environmental Specialist Sr – SG7Typically acquired 4+ years of related engineering experience along with a bachelor's degree in engineering accredited by ABET, or 2 years of related engineering experience along with a master's degree in engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred.Must be available to work overtime, call‑out overtime and shift work, as required.Travel requirements 10‑25% of the time.Physical demand level is sedentary.Acceptable alternative: bachelor's degree in engineering (non‑ABET) plus a master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET‑accredited bachelor's program.Environmental Engineer Sr – SG8Typically acquired 6+ years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering accredited by ABET, or 4 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.Registration as a PE in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred.Must be available to work overtime, call‑out overtime and shift work, as required.Travel requirements 10‑25% of the time.Physical demand level is sedentary.Acceptable alternative: bachelor's degree in engineering (non‑ABET) plus a master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET‑accredited bachelor's program.Environmental Engineer Principle – SG9Typically acquired 8+ years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering accredited by ABET, or 6 years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.Registration as a PE in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is required unless approved waive.Must be available to work overtime, call‑out overtime and shift work, as required.Travel requirements 10‑25% of the time.Physical demand level is sedentary.Acceptable alternative: bachelor's degree in engineering (non‑ABET) plus a master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET‑accredited bachelor's program.Environmental Specialist Sr – SG7Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, natural resources, ecology or related field.Minimum of 6 years of environmental experience.Registration in recognized associations and organizations for environmental professionals is encouraged.Must be available to work overtime, call‑out overtime and shift work, as required.Travel requirements 10‑25% of the time.Physical demand level is sedentary.Environmental Specialist Principle – SG8Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, natural resources, ecology or related field.Minimum of 10 years of environmental experience.Registration in recognized associations and organizations for environmental professionals is encouraged.Must be available to work overtime, call‑out overtime and shift work, as required.Travel requirements 10‑25% of the time.Physical demand level is sedentary.Environmental Specialist Consultant – SG9Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, natural resources, ecology or related field.Minimum of 18 years of environmental experience.Registration in recognized associations and organizations for environmental professionals is encouraged.Must be available to work overtime, call‑out overtime and shift work, as required.Travel requirements 10‑25% of the time.Physical demand level is sedentary.Location and TravelUp to 25% travel to job site. Base location: Columbus, OH. Additional locations: Ft. Wayne, IN; Charleston, WV; Roanoke, VA; Shreveport, LA; Tulsa, OK.CompensationCompetitive salary ranges according to level as follows:Environmental Specialist Sr (SG7) – $87,633 – $116,847Environmental Engineer (SG7) – $87,633 – $116,847Environmental Specialist Principle (SG8) – $98,993 – $138,588Environmental Engineer Sr (SG8) – $98,993 – $138,588Environmental Specialist Consultant (SG9) – $116,255 – $162,758Environmental Engineer Principle (SG9) – $116,255 – $162,758EEO StatementIt 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr