Telecommunication Consultant

Responsibilities

• Prepares cost estimates for engineering assignments using established guidelines.
• Performs documentation of project work using established guidelines; Performs network assignments.
• Analyze network performance, troubleshoot when necessary, and provide resolutions to technical problems.
• Follow standard workflow for engineering projects; apply economic analysis techniques and adhere to budgeting and approval processes in project development.
• Demonstrate knowledge of AEP networks, components, and facilities to enable more efficient and comprehensive responses to projects and problems.
• Learn AEP's organizational structure and the specific role and responsibility of one's organizational unit.

Requirements

• Telecommunications Consultant SG7
• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, telecommunications, or related field of study
• Or associate's degree in field mentioned above with 2 years of relevant work experience
• Or HS diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant work experience required.
• 2 years of relevant work experience in addition to any experience mentioned above.
• Licenses/Certifications:
• Valid Driver's License is Required.
• In addition:
• Strong understanding of IP, DWDM, and SONET transport networks
• Strong knowledge on static and dynamic IP networks, QoS policies, and traffic engineering.
• Design various types of services such as EVPL, EPL, Static, Dynamic, OTN on IP, SONET, DWDM, and Microwave networks.
• Possess intermediate level knowledge of communications technologies and inter-networking principles.
• Demonstrate competency in analytical techniques necessary to handle assignments of moderate complexity. (e.g., by dividing the problem into component steps, and performing the analysis necessary to complete each step.)
• Exhibit understanding for pertinent telecom equipment, materials, systems, and business processes.
• Exhibit ability to understand interrelationships between systems and component equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes.
• Collaborate with others within the work group, department, or other corporate entity as necessary to complete routine activities.
• Provide cross-training to other employees as assigned.
• Initiate corrective action when project objectives are not being met.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate the ability to extrapolate beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions.
• Demonstrate an attitude and desire to listen to and satisfy both internal and external customers who use and depend upon their organizational unit.
• Use initiative in looking for opportunities and presenting new ideas and new approaches Relate to people in an open, friendly, and sincere manner.
• Effectively lead and facilitate meetings.
• Use initiative in looking for opportunities to increase job knowledge and technical skills.
• Occasional travel required.
• Where you'll work:
• This role sits on site in Tulsa, OK or Gahanna Ohio
• What you'll get:
• Telecommunications Consultant SG7($87,633-$109,544)
• In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique 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
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• Compensation Data
• Compensation Grade:
• SP20-007
• Compensation Range:
• $87,633.00 - $109,543.00
• 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/

Additional Information

Job Posting End Date 07-08-2026 Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date. Job Summary Performs straight forward network architecture assignments under moderate direction. Uses knowledge to support the planning, researching, evaluating, designing, and developing network systems. Participates in configuration, installation, and performance analysis of networks. Job Description

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