Environmental Specialist Principal OR Environmental Engineer Sr. | HYDROGEOLOGY

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH

1d•$98,993 - $128,688•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (environmental science, biology, chemistry, natural resources, or ecology or related field) with a minimum of ten (10) years of environmental experience.
Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime and shift work, as required.
Forty (40) hours per week with some overtime required.
ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Acceptable alternative is a 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.
Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.

Nice To Haves

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.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred.

Responsibilities

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.