Telecommunication Consultant

Responsibilities

• Performs straight forward network architecture assignments under moderate direction
• Uses knowledge to support the planning, researching, evaluating, designing, and developing network systems
• Participates in configuration, installation, and performance analysis of networks
• Follows policies, practices, procedures, standards, and company rules related to assignments
• Comply with regulations and procedures required by external agencies
• Prepares cost estimates for engineering assignments using established guidelines
• Performs documentation of project work using established guidelines
• Analyze network performance, troubleshoot when necessary, and provide resolutions to technical problems
• Follow standard workflow for engineering projects
• Apply economic analysis techniques and adhere to budgeting and approval processes in project development
• Demonstrate knowledge of AEP networks, components, and facilities to enable more efficient and comprehensive responses to projects and problems
• Learn AEP's organizational structure and the specific role and responsibility of one's organizational unit

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, telecommunications, or related field of study
• associate’s degree in field mentioned above with 2 years of relevant work experience
• HS diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant work experience required
• 2 years of relevant work experience in addition to any experience mentioned above
• Valid Driver's License is Required
• Strong understanding of IP, DWDM, and SONET transport networks
• Strong knowledge on static and dynamic IP networks, QoS policies, and traffic engineering
• Design various types of services such as EVPL, EPL, Static, Dynamic, OTN on IP, SONET, DWDM, and Microwave networks
• 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
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Occasional travel required