[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All American Electric jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-electric/) · [Search jobs](/search/) American Electric · Columbus, OH # Siting Project Manager - Nuclear Dev - Columbus, OH Columbus, OH Manager or lead $98,993.00 - $128,688.00 Operations Listed on American Electric’s official careers site. Posted October 8, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on American Electric’s careers site →](https://aep.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AEPCareerSite/job/Columbus-OH/Siting-Project-Manager---Nuclear-Dev---Columbus--OH---Dallas--TX_R19343) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [American Electric](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-electric/) / Siting Project Manager - Nuclear Dev - Columbus, OH ## Job description Job Posting End Date 10-31-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. ### Job Summary The Nuclear Development Siting Project Manager leads site selection and feasibility efforts for advanced nuclear projects. This role is responsible for coordinating multidisciplinary evaluations—including environmental, regulatory, technical, and community considerations—to identify and secure optimal locations for nuclear generation facilities. The position manages stakeholder engagement, permitting strategies, and interconnection studies, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Key responsibilities include developing siting criteria, overseeing GIS and engineering analyses, managing timelines and budgets, and collaborating with internal teams and external partners to advance project development from concept through early-stage approvals. ### Job Description What You'll Do: Site Identification & Evaluation Develop and apply siting criteria for nuclear generation projects. Oversee GIS-based analysis, environmental screening, and infrastructure assessments. Coordinate technical studies including geotechnical, hydrological, and seismic evaluations. Regulatory & Permitting Manage compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Support preparation of permit applications and environmental documentation. Project Coordination Lead cross-functional teams including engineering, environmental, and legal experts. Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and risk assessments. Ensure timely completion of feasibility studies and deliverables. Stakeholder Engagement Prepare presentations and reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders. Interconnection & Infrastructure Collaborate with transmission planning and engineering on interconnection studies. Assess proximity to grid infrastructure, water supply, and transportation access. ### What We are Looking For Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or related field (master’s preferred). 5+ years of experience in energy project development, with emphasis on siting and permitting. Familiarity with nuclear regulatory frameworks and advanced reactor technologies. Proficiency in GIS tools and data analysis. Strong project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, and risk management. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. ### Preferred Skills Experience with PJM or other regional transmission organization processes. Knowledge of NRC licensing requirements and NEPA environmental review. Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced development environment. ### What You'll Have 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) $99k - $138k/ Year #AEPCareers #LI-ONSITE Compensation Data Compensation Grade: SP20-008 Compensation Range: $98,993.00 - $128,688.00 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. Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! If you don't have an account, you can create one. It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 8, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 10 days - Location: Columbus, OH - Pay: $98,993.00 - $128,688.00[Apply on American Electric’s careers site →](https://aep.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/AEPCareerSite/job/Columbus-OH/Siting-Project-Manager---Nuclear-Dev---Columbus--OH---Dallas--TX_R19343) ## More jobs at American Electric ### [Business Analyst: AI & Automation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-electric/jobs/0b8dda3ca38a999b06e6/) Columbus, OH ### [Business Intern - Columbus, OH](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-electric/jobs/7bbaad854302ef85e694/) Columbus, OH ### [CX Systems Engineering Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-electric/jobs/a363bcf3084678db82d7/) Columbus, OH ### [CX Systems Strategy and Solutions Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-electric/jobs/2d88fae708a9cf0e9198/) Columbus, OH ### [Electrical Engineer Senior - Principal](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/american-electric/jobs/49f265991c5b7aae238c/) Columbus, OH ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Siting Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/456bb762c294d28e33bb/) Jacobs Solutions · Columbus, OH ### [Junior Siting Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jacobs-solutions/jobs/1c71c2969059667e881a/) Jacobs Solutions · Columbus, OH ### [Senior Field Service Project Manager - Nuclear Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/b3eea6e6d48d2173f7e9/) Siemens Energy · Orlando, FL, United States ### [Nuclear Pharmacist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/2ab0d8f1eac34bd00184/) Cardinal Health · Fresno, CA ### [Nuclear Pharmacist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/3a8593e8bbc27172a577/) Cardinal Health · Indianapolis, IN OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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