Water Permitting & Compliance Support

American Electric Power•Columbus, OH

1d•$87,633 - $162,758•Onsite

About The Position

Candidate will be responsible for working as a fully engaged and 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. Candidate will be responsible for permitting and compliance support including, but not limited NPDES permitting (Individual, Multi-Sector, and General Permits) • US Army Corps of Engineers permitting • Section 401 Water Quality Certification • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Section 7 and 10 permitting • State Historic Preservation Office Section 106 Consultation • Species surveys/habitat protection • Other federal, state, and local environmental permits and certifications

Requirements

Environmental Engineer – SG7 Has typically acquired 4 or more years of related engineering experience along with a bachelor’s degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET or 2 years of related engineering experience along with a master’s degree in engineering from a program accredited by ABET Individuals with a PhD in engineering from an engineering program accredited by ABET may be considered for entry into the organization at this level
Environmental Engineer Sr - SG8 Has typically acquired 6 or more years of related engineering experience along with a bachelor’s degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET, or 4 years of related engineering experience along with a master’s degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET
Environmental Engineer Principle - SG9 Has typically acquired 8 or more years of related engineering experience along with a bachelor’s degree in engineering in a program accredited by ABET, or 6 years of related engineering experience along with a master’s degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET
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

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is encouraged and preferred.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico is required for this position unless approval to waive this requirement is given by the organization’s EVP.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and performs 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.
Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within the group or those external to the company (e.g., consultants) as required to perform compliance work.
Interprets regulations and codes in the context of complex compliance situations.
Actively participates in development of regulations and standards, including participation in professional and business environmental regulatory organizations.
Identifies, clarifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to complex compliance problems that require multi-functional, or organizational, interfacing and/or multi-disciplined analytical techniques.
Interacts and builds working relationships with federal and state resource agency staff.
Coordinates and conducts training sessions.
Assists in conducting research studies, consistently looking for and developing opportunities and presenting new ideas and approaches.
Develops, reviews or prepares reports on complex technical subjects clearly, concisely and effectively, in a manner suitable for presentation to management, professional societies, regulatory bodies, etc.
Develops and implements standards of work as it relates to the group’s activities and continually seeks process improvements.