Telecom Consultant

American Electric Power

. Support AEP fiber optic, microwave, and P.25 800MHz radio transport systems .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $87,633 - $109,543 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supporting fiber optic, microwave, and P.25 800MHz radio transport systems while adhering to change-management standards. Proficient in project management, collaboration, and effective communication to ensure successful project execution and cross-training.

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Fiber Optic SupportMicrowave Transport SystemsP.25 Radio SystemsProject ManagementChange Management

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Hard Skills

Communications TechnologiesInter-Networking PrinciplesAnalytical TechniquesTelecom Equipment KnowledgeBusiness Process Enhancement

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationCross-TrainingInitiativeProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNow

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

TelecommunicationsChange ControlField Change-Control Work24x7 Support Schedule

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support AEP fiber optic, microwave, and P.25 800MHz radio transport systems
Participate in a shared 24x7x365 on-call rotation with six other engineers
Provide break/fix support for AEP transport network systems
Remotely support project-based field change-control work for deploying fiber optic, microwave, and P.25 radio systems
Follow AEP change-management standards, including peer reviews for field transport-impacting changes
Maintain ServiceNow asset records, monitoring systems, process documentation, timekeeping, goal performance, status reporting, and change control
Manage project tasks, time scheduling, and meetings
Collaborate with work groups, departments, and corporate entities
Provide cross-training to employees as assigned
Facilitate meetings and initiate corrective action when project objectives are not met

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, telecommunications, or related field; or associate degree in a listed field plus 2 years of relevant work experience; or HS diploma/GED plus 4 years of relevant work experience
2 years of relevant work experience in addition to any experience mentioned above
Valid Driver's License is Required
Intermediate-level knowledge of communications technologies and inter-networking principles
Competency in analytical techniques for moderately complex assignments
Understanding of pertinent telecom equipment, materials, systems, and business processes
Ability to understand interrelationships between systems and component equipment
Ability to analyze and recommend business-process enhancements
Ability to collaborate across work groups, departments, and corporate entities
Ability to provide cross-training
Ability to initiate corrective action when project objectives are not being met
Effective verbal and written communication
Ability to extrapolate beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions
Ability to listen to and satisfy internal and external customers
Initiative in developing job knowledge and technical skills
Occasional travel required
Ability to participate in a rotating 24x7 support schedule

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package supporting employee well-being
Educational assistance
Company-sponsored training programs
Social and recreational programs
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