Telecom Consultant Senior to Principal

Job Posting End Date

07-01-2026

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

Job Summary

Independently plans, researches, evaluates, designs, and develops Transport Network systems for AEP. Prepares detailed scoping and execution packages from high-level development designs. Configures, installs, and determines traffic optimization requirements of the Transport Network. Establish relationships with other AEP business units to better develop and optimize the AEP Transport Network. Assist operations at a tier three level as needed to support the Transport Network.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

What We're Looking For:

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.

Telecom Consultant Principal

• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of telecommunications transport projects from initial scope through implementation and turn‑up across DWDM, IP/MPLS, SONET, Carrier Ethernet, and Microwave transport systems.
• Act as a technical authority for transport network design, guiding architectural decisions to ensure resilient, scalable, and maintainable solutions across optical, packet, and RF‑based transport platforms.
• Own and review detailed engineering deliverables, including transport connectivity designs, equipment integration plans, capacity planning, and installation guidance for fiber‑ and microwave‑based transport networks.
• Drive cross‑functional coordination with project management, design, traffic engineering, protection/controls, and operations teams to identify risks and ensure successful execution of transport solutions.
• Ensure engineering documentation and network records accurately reflect deployed DWDM, IP, SONET, Carrier Ethernet, and Microwave infrastructure to support long‑term operations.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and contract resources, promoting consistent engineering practices and high‑quality deployments across all transport technologies.
• Manage vendor relationships and partnerships as the primary contact for AEP.

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. 

Telecommunication Consultant Principal SG9

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:

• 10 years of relevant work experience in addition to any experience mentioned above.

Licenses/Certifications:   

• Valid Driver's License is 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 or Tulsa, Oklahoma

What you’ll get:

Telecommunications Consultant Senior SG8($98,993-$128,689)

Telecommunications Consultant Principal SG9($116,255-$151,132)

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.

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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!

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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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