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Telecom Engineer Senior/Principal

Gahanna, OH · On-site

$98K - $135K/yr

Vendor toolsets include Cisco SDWan Manager, Cisco FMC, Cisco FND, SolarWinds and Arista ... Telecom Consultant Senior SG8 Education: * Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology ...

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Telecom Network Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

The Telecom Network Engineer works under general supervision to analyze, design, implement, and ... Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 ...

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Telecom Network Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$80K - $95K/yr

The Telecom Network Engineer works under general supervision to analyze, design, implement, and ... Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 ...

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Network Engineer

Dublin, OH · On-site

$50 - $55/hr

... telecom providers to deliver impactful infrastructure initiatives. This is a remote position with ... Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Meraki SD-WAN, Aruba networking, and Cisco routing/switching ...

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Telecom Engineer Senior/Principal

American Electric Power

Gahanna, OH • On-site

$98K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

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8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 105 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

6th of 53 rated energy and utility

Job description

Job Posting End Date
08-28-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.
Job Summary
Independently plans, researches, evaluates, designs, and develops network systems. Prepares detailed specifications and documentation from high-level designs. Configures, installs, and determines performance of networks. Troubleshoots and resolves technical issues.
Job Description
What you'll do:
This position is centered around IP Network Technology.
This position would be supporting/engineering in the Operational Technology networks as well as CORE and Backbone networks.
This position will be supporting/engineering for Transmission, Distribution and Generation environments.
This position is open to both Columbus, OH and Tulsa, OK.
Vendor technologies include Cisco, Arista and Palo Alto.
Vendor toolsets include Cisco SDWan Manager, Cisco FMC, Cisco FND, SolarWinds and Arista CloudVision.
  • Plans, evaluates, designs, installs, configures, troubleshoots, and analyzes performance of telecommunication networks and systems; resolves technical issues.
  • Ensures all work activities are performed in accordance with policies, practices, procedures, standards and rules of the company. Complies with regulation and procedures required by external agencies.
  • Coordinates and monitors work activities using approved applications and tools for projects as required to perform engineering tasks. Prepares cost estimates, performs documentation of project work using established guidelines.
  • Leads, facilitates, and coordinates work activities of others within the work group, team, department or other entity as necessary, and assumes the role of project manager for assigned tasks.
  • Utilizes economic analysis techniques in project development and approval; participates in development of business/technical plans by establishing measurable goals, objectives, and requirements. Perform routine engineering activity with minimum direction from higher level employees.
  • Demonstrates thorough knowledge of AEP networks, components and facilities, enabling more efficient and comprehensive responses to projects and problems. Participate in the development of standards relevant to area of assignment.
  • Learn AEP's organizational structure and the specific role and responsibility of one's organizational unit.

What we're looking for:
Telecom Consultant Senior SG8
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.

Experience:
  • 5 years of relevant work experience in addition to any experience mentioned above.

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

Telecom Consultant Principal SG9
Education:
  • Associate degree, or equivalent 2-year technical degree, in electrical engineering technology, electronic technology, or related technology field; or military training/experience in related technology field
  • Or High school diploma with a minimum 2 years of related work experience or industry knowledge.

Experience:
  • Must demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills as a qualifying Telecom Field Technician Senior and must have at least 7 years of technical work experience in addition to education requirement.

For internal candidates (AEP Employees) Only:
  • Must have a minimum of 2 years of satisfactory work experience as a Telecom Field Technician Senior.
  • Must have successfully completed all required training for the previous level; and demonstrated knowledge, skills, and capabilities required of an experienced Telecom Field Technician Senior.

Licenses/Certifications:
  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.

In addition:
  • Preference to have either an Engineering in Training EIT Certificate in any U.S. State, or Cisco CCNA Certification. 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.
  • Keep abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures and equipment.
  • Demonstrate ability to develop new approaches to make informed decisions in the absence of a definite framework or where few precedents exists.
  • Demonstrate ability to make decisions affected 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.
  • 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. 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.
  • Occasional travel required.

Where you'll work:
This role sits on site in Gahanna, Ohio or Tulsa General Office.
What you'll get:
Telecom Consultant Senior SG8($96,110-$124,940)
Telecom Consultant Principal SG9($112,869-$146,730)
The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees....the best in the business! We're proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We're passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We're powering the future - today!
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.
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Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-008
Compensation Range:
$98,993.00 - $151,132.50
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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Year founded

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