Telecom Consultant - Telecom Consultant Sr. (Fiber OSPE Role)

Job Posting End Date

05-04-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

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.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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.

Telecomm Consultant (SG07):

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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

Licenses/Certifications:* Valid Driver's License is Required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:* Possess intermediate level knowledge of communications technologies and inter-networking principles.

Telecomm Consultant Sr. (SG08):

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

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

Licenses/Certifications:* Valid Driver's License Required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:* 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.

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$85,081.00-106,352.50 USD

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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