Telecom Consultant or Telecom Consultant Sr

American Electric Power•Gahanna, OH

1d•$87,633 - $128,688•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role executes established engineering deliverables to support installation, configuration, and turn-up of DWDM, IP/MPLS, SONET, Carrier Ethernet, and Microwave transport systems. It assists with transport network design activities by applying standard engineering practices under guidance from senior staff, escalating design issues and deviations as identified. The role supports coordination with project management, design, traffic engineering, protection/controls, and operations teams to address project tasks and track identified risks. It also maintains accurate engineering documentation and network records for deployed transport infrastructure in accordance with established standards and processes, and supports project handoffs by compiling and organizing required design packages, materials information, and implementation details to ensure readiness for execution. Participation in vendor interactions as needed to support project execution and issue tracking is also part of this role. For the Senior Telecom Consultant role, the responsibilities include developing and refining engineering deliverables to support installation, configuration, and turn-up of DWDM, IP/MPLS, SONET, Carrier Ethernet, and Microwave transport systems. This role contributes to transport network design and architecture by applying engineering principles across optical, packet, and microwave platforms, independently resolving routine issues and escalating complex challenges. It coordinates across project management, design, traffic engineering, protection/controls, and operations teams to proactively identify risks and support successful execution of transport solutions. The role validates that engineering documentation and network records accurately reflect deployed transport infrastructure to ensure operational integrity and long-term maintainability. It facilitates project handoffs by ensuring transport designs, bills of material, and implementation details are complete, accurate, and clearly communicated to field and operations teams. Engagement with vendors to support solution development, technical alignment, and issue resolution is also expected.

Requirements

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.
2 years of relevant work experience in addition to any experience mentioned above (for Telecom Consultant SG7).
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 (for Telecom Consultant Senior SG8).
Five (5) years of relevant work experience in addition to any experience mentioned above (for Telecom Consultant Senior SG8).
Valid Driver's License is Required.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Occasional travel required.

Responsibilities

Execute established engineering deliverables to support installation, configuration, and turn-up of DWDM, IP/MPLS, SONET, Carrier Ethernet, and Microwave transport systems.
Assist with transport network design activities by applying standard engineering practices under guidance from senior staff; escalate design issues and deviations as identified.
Support coordination with project management, design, traffic engineering, protection/controls, and operations teams to address project tasks and track identified risks.
Maintain accurate engineering documentation and network records for deployed transport infrastructure in accordance with established standards and processes.
Support project handoffs by compiling and organizing required design packages, materials information, and implementation details to ensure readiness for execution.
Participate in vendor interactions as needed to support project execution and issue tracking.
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.