What are the responsibilities and job description for the Telecom Consultant Assc/ Consultant position at American Electric Power?
Job Posting End Date
04-11-2025
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date
Job Summary
Performs routine network architecture assignments under general direction. Assists with planning, researching, evaluating, designing, and developing network systems.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Telecom Consultant Assc(SG-006)
($72,380 - $90,475)
Education:
No additional experience, other than what is listed above, is required.
Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver's License is Required.
Telecom Consultant (SG-007)
($85,081 - $106,354)
Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver's License is Required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Compensation Grade:
SP20-006
Compensation Range:
$72,380.00-90,474.50 USD
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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.
04-11-2025
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date
Job Summary
Performs routine network architecture assignments under general direction. Assists with planning, researching, evaluating, designing, and developing network systems.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Participates in planning, design, installation and configuration of telecom transport equipment such as Carrier Ethernet, DWDM, Sonet and Microwave transport systems.
- Perform network analysis and troubleshooting of AEP's telecommunication transport network.
- Collaborate with planning, project management, various engineering organizations and vendors to satisfy AEP's requirements for the telecom transport network.
- Perform scoping details for telecom transport projects related to new installs as well as upgrades to existing telecom transport equipment.
- Prepares cost estimates and supporting documentation for engineering assignments using established guidelines.
- Performs network assignments and assist senior engineers to develop telecom architecture improvements for the transport network.
Telecom Consultant Assc(SG-006)
($72,380 - $90,475)
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.
No additional experience, other than what is listed above, is required.
Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver's License is Required.
Telecom Consultant (SG-007)
($85,081 - $106,354)
- 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.
Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver's License is Required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Possess entry to basic level knowledge of communications technologies and inter-networking principles.
- Demonstrate competency in analytical techniques necessary to handle basic assignments. (e.g., by dividing the problem into component steps, and performing the analysis necessary to complete each step.)
- Exhibit fundamental understanding for pertinent telecom equipment, materials, systems and business processes.
- Use initiative in looking for opportunities and presenting new ideas and new approaches Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrate the ability to be a team player Relates to people in an open, friendly and sincere manner Use initiative in looking for opportunities to increase job knowledge and technical skills.
- Develop decision making skills under guidance of higher level employees.
- Core Competencies: Continuous improvement, team player, assume positive intent, safety first focus, continuous learning, professionalism.
- Occasional travel required.
Compensation Grade:
SP20-006
Compensation Range:
$72,380.00-90,474.50 USD
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.
Salary : $72,380 - $90,475
