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Telecom Consultant or Telecom Consultant Sr

American Electric Power

Gahanna, OH • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

American Electric Power rating

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
08-31-2026
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
Job Description
What You'll Do:
Telecom Consultant
  • Execute established engineering deliverables to support installation, configuration, and turn-up of DWDM, IP/MPLS, SONET, Carrier Ethernet, and Microwave transport systems.
  • Assist with transport network design activities by applying standard engineering practices under guidance from senior staff; escalate design issues and deviations as identified.
  • Support coordination with project management, design, traffic engineering, protection/controls, and operations teams to address project tasks and track identified risks.
  • Maintain accurate engineering documentation and network records for deployed transport infrastructure in accordance with established standards and processes.
  • Support project handoffs by compiling and organizing required design packages, materials information, and implementation details to ensure readiness for execution.
  • Participate in vendor interactions as needed to support project execution and issue tracking.

Telecom Consultant Senior
  • Develop and refine engineering deliverables to support installation, configuration, and turn-up of DWDM, IP/MPLS, SONET, Carrier Ethernet, and Microwave transport systems.
  • Contribute to transport network design and architecture by applying engineering principles across optical, packet, and microwave platforms; independently resolve routine issues and escalate complex challenges.
  • Coordinate across project management, design, traffic engineering, protection/controls, and operations teams to proactively identify risks and support successful execution of transport solutions.
  • Validate that engineering documentation and network records accurately reflect deployed transport infrastructure to ensure operational integrity and long-term maintainability.
  • Facilitate project handoffs by ensuring transport designs, bills of material, and implementation details are complete, accurate, and clearly communicated to field and operations teams.
  • Engage with vendors to support solution development, technical alignment, and issue resolution.

What We're Looking For:
Telecommunication 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.

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

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

Telecommunication 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 two (2) years of relevant work experience
  • OR HS diploma/GED with four (4) years of relevant work experience required.

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

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

In addition:
  • 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 necessary analysis 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.
  • 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
What you'll get:
Telecommunications Consultant SG7($87,633-$109,544)
Telecommunications Consultant Senior SG8($98,993-$128,689)
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
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!
American Electric Power (On-Site)
$87K- $128K / Year
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Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-008
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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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Columbus, OH, US

Year founded

1906

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