Telecom Consultant Sr

AEP; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP is seeking a Telecom Consultant Sr in Tulsa, OK to perform network architecture assignments and support planning, design, and performance analysis of intermediate and enterprise telecom networks. You will participate in installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and documentation of projects while adhering to policies and budgets.

The ideal candidate has solid analytical skills, telecom equipment knowledge, and the ability to collaborate across teams, with occasional travel required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate competency in analytical techniques necessary to handle assignments of moderate complexity.
• Exhibit understanding for telecom equipment, materials, systems and business processes.
• Show 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.

Responsibilities

• Participates in design, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and performance analysis of AEP's telecom networks and systems.
• Provides cost estimates for engineering assignments using established guidelines.
• Documents project work and analyzes network performance to provide resolutions.
• Follow workflow for engineering projects, apply economic analysis, and adhere to budgeting/approval processes.
• Lead and facilitate meetings; collaborate with teams; travel as needed.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Telecom equipment knowledge

Inter-networking principles

Effective communication

Lead meetings

Customer focus

Initiative & new ideas

Collaboration

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/telecom/CS

Associate's degree + 2 years experience

HS diploma/GED + 4 years experience

Job description

## Telecom Consultant SrApply: Tulsa, OK: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 12, 2026 (11 days left to apply): R19504**Job Posting End Date**10-12-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**Job Summary**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.**Job Description** **What You Will Do:*** 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. **What You Will Need:** **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. **Additional Requirement:*** 2 years of relevant work experience in addition to any experience mentioned above.* Valid Driver's License is Required.**What We Are Looking For:** * Demonstrate competency in analytical techniques necessary to handle assignments of moderate complexity. (e.g., by dividing the problem into component steps, and performing the analysis necessary 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.* Occasional travel required. 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. **Where Putting The Customer First, Powers Everything We Do.** 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!**Compensation Data****Compensation Grade:**SP20-007**Compensation Range:**$87,633.00 - $128,688.00The 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.