Air Quality Services Permit Lead Senior -Consultant

** Job Posting End Date*
* 06-20-2026

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

** Job Summary*
* This role is part of the AEP Service Corps and based at a corporate office location. The candidate will be responsible for independently executing permitting, reporting, project, and compliance support primarily for assigned existing or new power generating stations. Responsibilities will also include periodic air permit and compliance support for other company facilities (e.g., electric transmission and distribution, operating company service centers, office buildings, or other regulated and commercial business operations).

The individual will perform regulatory tracking and be expected to exhibit expert or advanced level proficiency for assigned regulatory topics that enables them to serve as a subject matter expert. Previous air compliance experience (e.g., NSR/PSD, Title V, emission inventories, NSPS, NESHAP, compliance reporting, regulatory applicability analysis), a working knowledge of state rules within our operating territory, and self-motivation is a must.

Electric utility experience is preferred.

** Job Description*
* ** What you'll do:*
* + Coordinates and performs permit interpretation, applicability determinations including NSR/PSD evaluations, preparation and submittal of applications/modifications, reviews and commenting on technical support documents and draft permits, and lead agency negotiations.

+ Reviews/prepares and submits air quality reports, notifications, and filings (e.g., emissions inventories, stack test notifications, periodic compliance reports, deviation reports, etc.).

+ Monitors, conduct complex/advanced data analysis, interprets, and prepares summaries or provides technical guidance for existing and new regulations or legislation. Comments on rules for assigned subject areas.

+ Assists with facility compliance reviews, training sessions, and compliance audits.

+ Serves as an internal expert resource for assigned subject areas

+ Develops, recommends, and implements plans to address complex compliance problems that require the input and efforts from various departments that may be both internal or external to the company.

+ Ability to swiftly prioritize tasks to ensure responsiveness and support to stakeholders, which may be on a time-sensitive or expedited schedule. Interfaces directly with regulatory agencies as appropriate.

+ Identifies, resolves, and initiates solutions to complex problems that are unique to the company and industry and requires extensive specialized knowledge, or the development of knowledge and techniques.

+ Leads, facilitates and coordinates work activities of others within work group, team, department, or those external to the company (e.g., consultants) and assumes the role of project manager to perform compliance work.

+ Proficient in written and verbal communication and leads in the preparation and presentation of the most complex technical subjects, clearly, concisely, and persuasively, bringing in ancillary issues before senior management, professional organizations, regulatory bodies, etc.

+ Staying abreast of environmental issues that may impact operations. 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.

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* What we're looking for:

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

* ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

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