Senior Telecom Network Engineer

American Electric Power; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a network professional to perform straight forward architecture assignments under moderate direction, supporting planning, researching, evaluating, designing, and developing telecom networks and systems.

The role involves participating in design, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and performance analysis of AEP's intermediate and enterprise networks, with emphasis on adherence to policies, budgeting, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Participates in design, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and performance analysis of AEP's intermediate and enterprise telecommunication networks and systems.
• Follows policies, practices, procedures, standards, and company rules relative to assignments.
• Complies 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; Performs network assignments.
• 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.
• Possess intermediate level knowledge of communications technologies and inter-networking principles.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Telecom equipment

Inter-networking

Communication (oral/written)

Leadership meetings

Customer focus

Initiative

Travel (occasional)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/tech/CS/telecom

Associate's plus 2 years experience

HS diploma/GED with 4 years experience

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a network professional to perform straight forward architecture assignments under moderate direction, supporting planning, researching, evaluating, designing, and developing telecom networks and systems.

The role involves participating in design, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and performance analysis of AEP's intermediate and enterprise networks, with emphasis on adherence to policies, budgeting, and regulatory requirements.