American Electric Power

Telecom Consultant Sr / Fiber OSP

American Electric Power • $98K — $151K *
Tulsa, OK 74133In-Person
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, telecommunications, or related field; or an Associate's degree with 2 years of experience; or HS diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant experience.
  • 5 years of relevant work experience required in addition to any mentioned educational qualifications.
  • BICSI Outside Plant Designer (OSP) certification strongly preferred.
  • Valid Driver's License required.
  • Solid knowledge of communications technologies and inter-networking principles.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, research, evaluate, design, and develop network systems independently.
  • Apply comprehensive knowledge of AEP telecommunications networks to resolve operational issues.
  • Ensure compliance with safety policies and regulatory requirements in all work activities.
  • Collaborate across departments to achieve business objectives.
  • Lead complex troubleshooting and system diagnostics for network issues.
  • Coordinate telecommunications projects using approved project management processes.
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation of network systems.

Benefits

  • Unique comprehensive benefits package to enhance employee well-being.
  • Support for continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
  • Opportunity for advancement within multiple grade levels of the position.
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Job Posting End Date
10-12-2026
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 Will Do:

  • Demonstrate and apply comprehensive knowledge of AEP telecommunications networks, fiber infrastructure, facilities, and supporting technologies to efficiently resolve operational and project-related issues.
  • Participate in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of telecommunications standards, practices, and procedures.
  • Ensure all work activities are performed in accordance with company policies, safety rules, procedures, standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Promote and reinforce AEP's safety culture through compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and work practices.
  • Develop a strong understanding of AEP's organizational structure and effectively collaborate across departments to achieve business objectives.
  • Perform routine and complex telecommunications engineering and field activities with minimal supervision while exercising sound technical judgment.
  • Perform advanced to expert installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground fiber optic infrastructure.
  • Lead complex troubleshooting, system diagnostics, testing, and resolution of telecommunications network issues.
  • Coordinate and monitor telecommunications projects utilizing approved applications, tools, and project management processes.
  • Develop project scopes, prepare cost estimates, maintain project documentation, and support business and technical planning activities.
  • Utilize engineering and economic analysis techniques to evaluate alternatives and support project development and approval.
  • Lead and coordinate the work activities of team members, contractors, and other stakeholders; provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training as required.
  • Serve as project manager for assigned telecommunications and fiber network initiatives.
  • Inspect, maintain, and ensure the safe operation of tools, vehicles, testing equipment, and telecommunications assets.
  • Maintain accurate records, reports, drawings, system documentation, and network asset information.
  • Perform advanced fiber splicing, fiber testing, connectivity verification, and network commissioning activities.


What You Will Need:

Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Telecom Consultant Sr level, with increased educational, skill, experience and certification requirements for higher level Telecom Consultant Principal.

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.
  • BICSI Outside Plant Designer (OSP) certification strongly preferred
  • Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver's License Required.


Other Requirements:

  • 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 exist.
  • Demonstrate ability to make decisions affection 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.


What You Will Get:

Telecom Consultant Sr: $98,993 - $138,588

Telecom Principal - $116,255 - $162,758

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.

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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About American Electric Power

American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers nationwide. AEP serves millions of customers across 11 states. It operates in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity, providing power to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. AEP generates electricity using diverse sources, including coal, natural gas, nuclear, and renewable energy like wind and solar. The company maintains a vast transmission network that delivers electricity from power plants to local distribution systems, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply. AEP is actively involved in renewable energy initiatives, investing in wind farms and solar facilities to diversify its energy portfolio and reduce its environmental impact. Additionally, the company engages in community outreach, supporting education, environmental conservation, and various social initiatives.

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Size
16,688 employees
Market Cap
$48.8 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$2.2 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
+0.5%
Revenue
$14.9 billion
NASDAQ
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