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TekWissen

Control Minder Administrator

Dallas, TX · On-site

... Telecommunications, Consulting and Planning, Network design, Implementation&Administration * Website * Industry Information Technology and Services * Type Privately Held * Headquarters 321 S Main ...

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Tivoli Data Warehouse

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

... Telecommunications, Consulting and Planning, Network design, Implementation&Administration * Website * Industry Information Technology and Services * Type Privately Held * Headquarters 321 S Main ...

VELCO

Manager, Telecommunications

Rutland, VT · On-site

The Telecommunications Manager is responsible for all activities concerned with planning, direction ... Provide business and technical consultation to management, users and staff. * Oversee purchasing ...

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DB2 Z/OS System Programmer

Southbury, CT

... Telecommunications, Consulting and Planning, Network design, Implementation&Administration * Website * Industry Information Technology and Services * Type Privately Held * Headquarters 321 S Main ...

Stem Xpert

Infrastructure Architect

Boulder, CO

$68.50 - $87.75/hr

Enterprise Solutions, Web Development, Data Warehousing, Systems Integration, IT Security, Storage Technologies, Development and Delivery, Business Intelligence, Telecommunications, Consulting and ...

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How much do telecommunications consulting jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for telecommunications consulting in the United States is $28.67, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.12 and $33.65 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Telecommunications Consultant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Telecommunications Consultant, you need expertise in network design, telecommunications protocols, and industry regulations, usually supported by a degree in telecommunications, IT, or engineering. Familiarity with tools like Cisco equipment, VoIP systems, and certifications such as CCNA or CompTIA Network+ is often required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills set top consultants apart. These competencies are crucial for delivering tailored solutions, ensuring reliable connectivity, and successfully advising clients in a rapidly evolving industry.

What is the difference between Telecommunications Consulting vs Network Engineer?

AspectTelecommunications ConsultingNetwork Engineer
CredentialsCertifications like CCNA, CCNP, Cisco certificationsCertifications like CCNA, CCNP, Cisco certifications
Work EnvironmentConsulting firms, client sites, remoteCorporate IT departments, data centers, client sites
Industry UsageAdvising on telecom systems, infrastructure planningDesigning, implementing, maintaining network systems
Common Search IntentComparing consulting roles with technical network rolesUnderstanding network engineering responsibilities

Telecommunications Consulting and Network Engineer roles share similar certifications and work environments, but consulting focuses on advising clients on telecom strategies, while network engineers implement and maintain network infrastructure.

How do telecommunications consultants typically collaborate with clients and internal teams during a project?

Telecommunications consultants frequently work closely with both client stakeholders and internal technical teams throughout a project’s lifecycle. They begin by gathering client requirements and assessing existing systems, often leading workshops or discovery sessions. Consultants then coordinate with engineers, project managers, and vendors to design and implement solutions, ensuring alignment with client goals. Regular communication and progress updates are key, as is the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences. This collaborative approach helps ensure successful project outcomes and client satisfaction.

What is telecommunications consulting?

Telecommunications consulting is a professional service that provides expert advice and solutions related to communication systems, networks, and technologies for businesses and organizations. Telecommunications consultants help clients design, implement, and manage voice, data, and wireless communication infrastructure. Their services often include evaluating current systems, recommending new technologies, optimizing costs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. These consultants work across various industries to ensure efficient, secure, and scalable communications that support organizational goals.
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Infographic showing various Telecommunications Consulting job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 7% Locum Tenens, 86% Full Time, and 7% Part Time. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,630 per year, or $28.7 per hour.
Telecom Consultant - Telecom Consultant Sr.

Telecom Consultant - Telecom Consultant Sr.

American Electric Power

Groveport, OH • On-site

Full-time

Posted 4 days ago

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8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 97 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 50 rated energy and utility

Job description

Job Posting End Date
06-30-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Act as Telecom Outside Plant Engineer (OSPE) representative in team settings during the planning and kickoff phases of Telecom Site and Fiber projects. Provide OSPE field support to those performing oversight duties associated with the safety, construction, and quality control of Telecom Site and Fiber projects. Support the efforts of Manager to hire and coach Telecom OSPE, Field Technicians to support and coordinate projects with Telecom Transmission Field Services.
Job Description
Telecom Consultant - Telecom Consultant Sr.:
What you'll do:
  • Performs Outside Plant fiber engineering and coordination for the inspection, maintenance, repair, and installation of fiber optic cable.
  • Performs site visits to plan and engineer fiber projects and operations activities to complete fiber relocates, transfers, and replacements on AEP facilities and poles.
  • Oversees internal and contractor resources performing work such as cable placement for overhead and underground fiber, splicing, testing and quality assurance.
  • Responds to fiber outages 24x7 to evaluate, plan and implement repairs and replacements as needed.
  • Participates in design, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and performance analysis of AEP's intermediate and enterprise telecommunication networks and systems.
  • Follows policies, practices, procedures, standards, and company rules relative to assignments.
  • Complies with regulations and procedures required by external agencies.
  • 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.
  • Support and promote ZERO Harm working with all AEP departments and contractors both in the office and in the field.
  • Provide direct Telecom Site and Fiber interface to local Telecom Field Services, Transmission and Distribution management including oversight of schedules for drawings, materials, and construction for local capital and O&M projects.
  • Support Outage Planning and Constructability with new project development.
  • Work closely with Project Coordinator to help facilitate project labor coverage, and Safety Representation for all projects.
  • Coordinate local communication of contractors to resolve issues caused by customer outages.
  • Provide coordination of daily/weekly Region work plans and keep of project high level to meet construction schedules. This involves working with the Project Coordinator and Field Manager.
  • Collaborate with all stakeholders to ensure successful project completion.
  • Supervise/Coordinate AEP Technician and or Contractors to perform tasks to complete a project.
  • Assist other OSPEs, AEP Technicians or any other AEP Personal in, but not limited to, Project execution, Design, Change Management, Routing and Splicing, Splicing, FMP process, etc.
  • Manage compliance in accordance with AEP Regulations.
  • Support Regional Storm Restoration efforts that require OSPE and contractor labor support.
  • Support extra duties and committees as assigned by Manager.
  • Adept with technical tools and applications, mobile devices tablet/phone; including but not limited to: Microsoft suite (MS 365, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) GIS, PDF editor, Smartsheet, Scheduling Software, CAD.

What we're looking for:
Telecom Consultant:
Education/Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, telecommunications, or related field of study + 2 years of relevant work experience.
  • OR associate's degree in field mentioned above with 4 years of relevant work experience.
  • OR HS diploma/GED with 6 years of relevant work experience required.

Licenses/Certifications:
  • Valid Driver's License is Required.

Other Requirements:
  • Demonstrate ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes.
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrate the ability to extrapolate beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions.
  • Effectively lead and facilitate meetings.
  • Use initiative in looking for opportunities to increase job knowledge and technical skills.
  • Travel Required.
  • Possess intermediate level knowledge of communications technologies and internetworking 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.
  • 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 and initiate corrective action when project objectives are not being met.
  • 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.
  • Core Competencies: Continuous improvement, team player, assume positive intent, safety first focus, continuous learning, professionalism.

Telecom Consultant Sr.:
Education/Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, telecommunications, or related field of study + 5 years of experience.
  • OR associate's degree in field mentioned above with 7 years of relevant work experience.
  • OR HS diploma/GED with 9 years of relevant work experience required.

Licenses/Certifications:
  • Valid Driver's License Required.

Other Requirements:
  • Keep abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures and equipment.
  • Demonstrate ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes.
  • Travel Required.
  • Preference to have either an Engineering in Training EIT Certificate or Professional Engineering license in any U.S. State.
  • Possess solid level knowledge of communications technologies and inter-networking principles. Demonstrate superior technical skills in a single area of specialization.
  • Demonstrate competency in analytical techniques necessary to handle complex assignments (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.
  • Demonstrate ability to develop new approaches to make informed decisions in the absence of a definite framework or where few precedents exist.
  • Demonstrate ability to make decisions affection long-range plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes. Identify, clarify, resolve and initiate solutions to routine problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data.
  • Exhibit ability to understand interrelationships between systems and component equipment.
  • 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.
  • Coordinate and conduct training sessions 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 ability and desire to seek out opportunities and embrace new ideas and approaches.
  • Demonstrate an attitude and desire to listen to and satisfy both internal and external customers who use and depend upon their organizational unit.
  • Understand how technical strategies and decisions impact the business units and their overall business functions.
  • 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.
  • Core Competencies: Continuous improvement, team player, assume positive intent, safety first focus, continuous learning, professionalism.

Drive Time Requirement:
  • Successful candidate must live or be willing to relocate within 45 mins of the Delaware Service Center (1163 Slack Rd. Delaware, Ohio 43015) or the Groveport Telecom Bldg (4615 Homer Ohio Lane Groveport, Ohio 43125)

What you'll get:
Telecom Consultant: $87,633 - $109,544
Telecom Consultant Sr.: $98,993 - $128,689
In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
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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Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-007
Compensation Range:
$87,633.00 - $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.
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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.

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AEP Energy is a certified competitive retail electricity and natural gas supply provider. We proudly serve residential, small business and commercial and industrial customers. AEP Energy has over 100 years of industry experience with backing from our parent company, American Electric Power (AEP). AEP is one of the largest electric energy companies in the United States and ranked 204 of the Fortune 500.

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Columbus, OH, US

Year founded

1906

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