Environmental Specialist Principal

American Electric Power • Bridgman, MI • 10h ago

Job Posting End Date

09-15-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Exhibits advanced level proficiency plus advanced knowledge of a specialized technical area that enables the specialist to serve as a resource for the company in an area. Works in a team environment to provide environmental permitting and compliance support to a variety of company facilities, including power generating stations, electric transmission and distribution facilities, service centers, office buildings and other AEP regulated and commercial business operations. Engages in complex regulatory development activities, as well as research and development related to environmental regulatory compliance.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to complex compliance problems that require multi-functional, or organizational, interfacing and/or multi-disciplined analytical techniques.

Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within work group, team, department, or those external to the company and assumes the role of project or function manager for assigned compliance tasks.

Serves as an internal expert resource in a specialized environmental technical or regulatory program area, and is highly recognized and regarded by those external to the company.

Develops, recommends, and implements plans that include all scheduling, resource, and cost information and control required to address complex compliance problems that require the input and efforts of a wide array of entities both internal and external to the company.

Identifies areas for needed environmental research, and initiates and coordinates relevant projects.

Leads in the preparation and presentation of complex technical subjects, clearly, concisely, and persuasively, bringing in ancillary issues before senior management, professional organizations, regulatory bodies, etc.

Identifies and initiates pro-active changes to regulations and standards, in the interests of the company, and engages multiple stakeholders in the process, networking throughout AEP, other companies, professional organizations, and regulatory agencies.

Serves in a leadership position within professional and business environmental regulatory and research organizations.

What We're Looking For:

Education:

Bachelor's degree (environmental science, biology, chemistry, natural resources, or ecology or related field)

Work Experience:

Minimum of 10 years of environmental experience.

Other Requirements:

Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime and outage work, as required.

Travel requirements are expected 5% of the time.

Individuals with a Master's or Doctorate degree may be considered for entry into the organization at this level.

Registration in recognized associations and organizations for environmental professionals is encouraged.

Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

What You'll Get:

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees...the best in the business! We're proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We're passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We're powering the future - today!

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$96K- $124K / Year

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-008

Compensation Range:

$96,110.00-124,940.00 USD

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.

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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.

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