Telecommunication Consultant

American Electric Power

Telecommunication Consultant performing network architecture assignments at AEP. Collaborating on design, installation, and troubleshooting of telecommunication networks and systems.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeTulsa • Ohio, Oklahoma • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $87,633 - $109,544 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Follows policies, practices, procedures, standards, and company rules related to assignments
Comply 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
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

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, telecommunications, or related field of study
associate’s degree in field mentioned above with 2 years of relevant work experience
HS diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant work experience required
2 years of relevant work experience in addition to any experience mentioned above
Valid Driver's License is Required
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
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
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Occasional travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees

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Hard Skills & Tools

network architecturenetwork systems designnetwork performance analysistroubleshootingeconomic analysis techniquesIP networksDWDMSONETQoS policiestraffic engineering

Soft Skills

communicationanalytical techniquesproblem-solvingorganizational understandinginterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in engineeringBachelor's degree in computer scienceBachelor's degree in telecommunicationsassociate’s degree in engineeringValid Driver's License