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American Electric Power

Air Quality Permitting and Compliance Support

American Electric Power

. Conduct due diligence reviews of potential new generation project development sites and acquisition facilities .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $87,633 - $151,132 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental compliance, permitting processes, and regulatory interpretation, with a strong focus on air quality management and risk assessment. Capable of leading project teams and effectively communicating complex technical information to diverse stakeholders.

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Environmental ComplianceAir Quality ManagementRegulatory InterpretationProject ManagementProfessional Engineer (PE) Registration

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Hard Skills
Environmental ScienceRegulatory TrackingPermit Application PreparationDiligence ReviewTechnical Report WritingCompliance AuditingRisk AssessmentNSR/PSD EvaluationsEnvironmental Legislation MonitoringProcess Improvement
Soft Skills
CommunicationRelationship BuildingLeadershipProblem SolvingTraining Facilitation
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) RegistrationRegistration in Environmental Professional Associations
Industry Keywords
Environmental EngineeringAir PermittingCompliance SupportEnvironmental RiskFederal and State Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Conduct due diligence reviews of potential new generation project development sites and acquisition facilities
  • Prepare diligence reports and identify and communicate environmental risks
  • Interface with internal teams and project developers during planning and construction of new assets
  • Scope, coordinate, and perform regulatory and permit interpretation and applicability determinations, including NSR/PSD evaluations
  • Prepare and submit permit applications and modifications
  • Review and comment on technical support documents and draft permits and lead agency negotiations
  • Review, prepare, and submit air quality reports, notifications, and filings
  • Monitor, analyze, interpret, and summarize existing and new regulations and legislation
  • Provide permit and compliance support to AEP facilities
  • Assist with facility compliance reviews, training sessions, and compliance audits
  • Serve as an internal expert for assigned subject areas
  • Build working relationships with federal and state resource agency staff
  • Lead and coordinate work activities and serve as project manager for permitting and compliance work
  • Develop and implement strategies for complex compliance issues
  • Prioritize tasks and interface directly with regulatory agencies
  • Prepare and present complex technical subjects to senior management, professional organizations, and regulatory bodies
  • Monitor environmental issues affecting operations and initiate proactive regulatory and standards changes
  • Develop work standards and pursue process improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, natural resources, ecology, or related field for Environmental Specialist levels
  • Minimum of 6 years of environmental experience for Environmental Specialist Sr
  • Minimum of 10 years of environmental experience for Environmental Specialist Principle
  • Minimum of 18 years of environmental experience for Environmental Specialist Consultant
  • Bachelor's degree in ABET-accredited engineering and 4+ years of related engineering experience, or Master's degree in engineering and 2+ years of related engineering experience for Environmental Engineer SG7
  • 6+ years of related engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 4 years with a Master's degree or PhD, for Environmental Engineer Sr
  • 8+ years of related engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 6 years with a Master's degree or PhD, for Environmental Engineer Prin
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration required for Environmental Engineer Prin unless waived by the organization's EVP
  • Must be available to work overtime, call-out overtime, and shift work as required
  • Travel expected 10–25% of the time
  • Periodic travel required
  • 40 hours per week with some overtime required
  • Knowledge of air permitting and compliance and state rules
  • Proficiency in regulatory tracking and assigned regulatory topics
  • Registration in recognized associations for environmental professionals encouraged
  • ABET accreditation requirements apply to engineering degrees; acceptable non-ABET alternatives require additional graduate engineering education

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Discretionary annual/long-term incentives
  • 401(k)
  • Pension
  • Health insurance
  • Vacation
  • Educational assistance