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American Electric Power
Washington, DC; Governmental Affairs; Austin, TX; Richmond, VA
Source: American Electric Power careers · View original posting
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Job Posting End Date
09-28-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Senior Vice President, FERC Legal and RTO Policy, the Assistant General Counsel / Senior Counsel, FERC will lead and independently manage significant federal energy regulatory matters, including proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and matters in PJM, SPP, and MISO.
AEP’s scale and multi-region footprint will provide the attorney with opportunities to work on issues central to the industry’s evolution, including transmission and regional cost allocation, wholesale market and resource adequacy rules, interconnection and transmission service, rapid growth in large loads and data centers, complex rate proceedings, and the FERC-regulatory aspects of strategic transactions and investments. The position offers substantial ownership and a varied docket.
The attorney will develop strategy, advise senior leaders, draft and advocate AEP’s positions, and manage matters from inception through resolution, while partnering with internal business and policy teams and outside counsel as appropriate. The practice is centered on FERC electric rates and terms of service, transmission, interconnection, wholesale markets, FERC transaction approvals, and NERC issues.
Experience with formula rates, cost-of-service principles, and utility accounting is especially valuable, although the role will extend well beyond any single FERC subject area.
Job Description
Understanding of legal and regulatory issues relating to electric utilities.
Understanding of federal energy regulation of Transmission and RTOs, including experience representing or working closely with Transmission Owners.
Ability to manage FERC regulatory proceedings, tariff filings, and rulemakings.
Experience with (a) preparing briefs, motions, case evaluation summaries and other documents as required by the nature of a case, (b) helping prepare witnesses for testimony, (c) conducting hearings in federal and/or administrative courts, and (d) preparing filings before FERC and/or state public utility commissions and other government bodies related to corporate matters.
Excellent advocacy, negotiation and written communication skills.
Ability to promote teamwork and build relationships within the legal and business unit teams get work accomplished
Ability to relate to many different constituencies in a positive, proactive manner that will engender confidence from company management, employees, public utilities commissions and other industry groups.
Problem solver coupled with good conflict resolution skills.
Ability for initiative and working independently of direct supervision
On-Site in Washington DC, Columbus, OH, Richmond, VA or Austin, TX locations
Base salary
Annual bonus
Long-term incentive
401K match
AEP Pension
Comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do
At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
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Compensation
SP20-012
$188,524.00 - $301,636.00
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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