American Electric Power
Emergency Preparedness Director
Columbus, OH · Director
Sponsorship not specified$161k-$208kDetected 1 day ago
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About the role
- The position serves as the company's subject matter expert in radiological emergency preparedness and emergency planning regulation, leading development of innovative, risk-informed, and performance-based emergency planning approaches.
- Regulatory Strategy and Industry Leadership
Responsibilities
- Serve as the company's lead subject matter expert on emergency preparedness regulations applicable to advanced nuclear reactors.
- Lead company participation in NRC workshops, public meetings, industry working groups, NEI working groups, standards committees, and other emergency preparedness forums.
- Develop technical and regulatory positions supporting risk-informed and performance-based emergency planning approaches for advanced reactors.
- Establish strategic relationships with NRC staff, FEMA, DOE, state emergency management organizations, industry groups, reactor developers, and utility partners.
- Licensing and Project Development Support
- Support licensing activities associated with new reactor deployments, including Construction Permit Applications, Combined License Applications, Operating License Applications, Early Site Permits, and Part 53 licensing activities.
- Develop emergency planning strategies and licensing bases for multiple reactor technologies and deployment models.
- Lead development of emergency planning analyses supporting reduced Emergency Planning Zones, scalable emergency preparedness programs, plume exposure pathway evaluations, and consequence-based emergency planning approaches.
- Support site selection, environmental reviews, licensing strategy development, and integrated project planning efforts.
- Develop and maintain corporate emergency preparedness standards, procedures, governance frameworks, and implementation guides.
Requirements
- At least five years of leadership experience in nuclear emergency preparedness, licensing, regulatory affairs, or related technical disciplines.
- Direct experience with implementation or application of 10 CFR 50.160.
- Experience supporting reduced or alternative Emergency Planning Zone methodologies.
- Experience supporting COLA, ESP, Part 50, Part 52, or Part 53 licensing efforts.
- Demonstrated business development, consulting, or client-facing technical services experience.
- When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.
Nice to have
- Master's degree in a related field preferred.
- Experience supporting advanced reactor, SMR, microreactor, or Generation III+/Generation IV reactor development activities strongly preferred.
Skills
- Job Posting End Date
- 08-10-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
- Strong understanding of advanced reactor technologies and associated emergency planning challenges.
Compensation
- $160,434.00 - $208,565.50
- In addition to base salary, AEP offers competitive Total Rewards including: discretionary short-/long-term incentives, 401(k), pension, health insurance, vacation, educational assistance, etc.
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Company info
- 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!
- AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (on-site)
- $161K - $208K / Year
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- 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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