American Electric Power

Telecom Consultant/Telecom Consultant Sr (Wireless Engineer)

Gahanna, OH

full_time

$85,081-$106,352

About This Job

Job Posting End Date

06-14-2025

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

Job Summary

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. Join our team where you’ll make an impact while contributing to the development and implementation of the systems and infrastructure needed to efficiently deliver energy services to our valued customers.

What You’ll Do:

This position participates in the design, installation, configuration, and performance analysis of AEP's Wireless/Distribution telecommunications networks and systems. Possesses an intermediate understanding of communications technologies and demonstrates the ability to perform on routine tasks. Performs project management duties on routine assignments independently. Analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves network problems of moderate complexity.

Job Description NOTE: This is an Onsite position reporting 5 days in office at the Gahanna, OH location. What We’re Looking For:

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Understand and follow policies, practices, procedures, standards, and rules of the company and complies with the regulations and procedures required by external agencies.

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Coordinate and monitor work activities, using approved applications and tools, for projects as required to perform routine engineering tasks.

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Prepare cost estimates for the routine engineering assignments using established guidelines.

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Perform documentation of project work using established guidelines.

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Learn AEP's organizational structure and the specific role and responsibility of their individual organizational unit.

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Adhere to AEP's budgeting and approval processes as part of annual planning and project planning. Perform routine engineering activity with minimum direction from higher level employees.

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Utilize basic techniques to perform analysis associated with the resolution of routine technical problems.

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Apply economic analysis techniques in project development and approval.

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Demonstrate knowledge of AEP networks, components, and facilities by enabling more efficient and comprehensive responses to projects and problems.

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Follow the standard workflow for routine engineering projects.

What You’ll Get: Telecom Consultant(SG-007) ($85,081 - $106,354) Education:

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Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, telecommunications, or related field of study or

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Associate's degree in field mentioned above with 2 years of relevant work experience or

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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.

Telecom Consultant Sr(SG-008)

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$96,110- $124,940

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Education:

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Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, telecommunications, or related field of study or

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Associate's degree in field mentioned above with 2 years of relevant work experience or

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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.

OTHER preferences for both grade levels (not required but helpful, will train as needed): Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver's License is Required".

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RF System Engineering and Deployment, including: Conventional & Private LMR Radio, Public LTE, meshing networks, point-to-multipoint grid SMART networks, Satellite, WiFi, and Fiber connected devices. Covering projects such as DACR, VVO, AMI, Street lights, End of line measuring devices, Rural Broad Band, Distributed Generation, Underground networks, Tower lighting, Field Mobility, Distribution SCADA Network (DSN) and Transmission SCADA backhaul.

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Experience designing and engineering wireless networks

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Experience using RF propagation modeling software to engineer wireless network solutions

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Network/IP based experienced (networks/devices)

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Ability to work collaboratively with other groups as a team player

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Ability to procure parts and equipment, as needed

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Possess the multi-tasking ability necessary to manage and engineer multiple projects simultaneously

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Proficient PC Skills, including: database, graphics, spreadsheet, word processing, and email.

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. 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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