Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel (Nuclear)
Indiana Michigan Power (AEP)3 Locations$189k–$245k/yr
Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- NRC Regulations
Required qualifications
- with NRC licensing processes and familiarity with utility regulatory frameworks, including rate recovery and cost prudency considerations. working at or advising an electric utility with nuclear generation assets, including on contracting and related claims, fuel procurement and spent fuel claims, litigation, licensing and license renewal, operations, export controls, and security. 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 federal and/or state government bodies related to nuclear matters.
- Communication Skills: Excellent advocacy, negotiation and written communication skills.
- Ability to promote teamwork and build relationships within the legal and business unit teams to 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 Where You'll Work: AEP’s Headquarters in Columbus, OH, Donald C.
- Cook Nuclear Plant near Bridgman, MI or Government Office in Washington DC.
- 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.
About this role
The position will serve as the lead attorney for all nuclear-related legal and regulatory issues within the utility’s generation portfolio. This role supports the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of AEP’s existing Donald C. Cook Nuclear Plant and provides legal guidance for the licensing, permitting, and construction of new nuclear facilities, including small modular reactors (SMRs).
Responsibilities
- Job Posting End Date 10-12-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
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Senior Counsel or Assistant General Counsel (Nuclear)
Indiana Michigan Power (AEP) · $189k–$245k/yr