Telecom Consultant Sr / Fiber OSP

American Electric Power (AEP); Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 98,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power (AEP) seeks an experienced telecommunications engineer to independently plan, research, evaluate, design, and develop network systems. You will prepare detailed specs and documentation from high‑level designs and configure, install, and test networks.

Strong collaboration with cross‑functional teams is essential to meet business objectives. The role covers advanced fiber splicing, diagnostics, and project management with minimal supervision, while aligning with safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or an associate degree with 2 years of relevant experience.
• HS diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of AEP telecommunications networks and fiber infrastructure to resolve issues.
• Develop and improve telecommunications standards and procedures.
• Ensure all activities comply with policies, safety rules and regulatory requirements.
• Lead complex telecommunications and fiber network projects with stakeholders.
• Perform advanced fiber splicing, testing, and network commissioning.
• Coordinate project scopes, estimates, and documentation.

Skills

Telecommunications knowledge

Analytical thinking

Cross-department collaboration

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, telecommunications, or related field

Associate's degree in field mentioned above with 2 years of relevant work experience

HS diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant work experience

Tools

BICSI Outside Plant Designer (OSP) certification

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Job Posting End Date

10-12-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

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.

Job Description

What You Will Do

• Demonstrate and apply comprehensive knowledge of AEP telecommunications networks, fiber infrastructure, facilities, and supporting technologies to efficiently resolve operational and project-related issues.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of telecommunications standards, practices, and procedures.
• Ensure all work activities are performed in accordance with company policies, safety rules, procedures, standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Promote and reinforce AEP's safety culture through compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and work practices.
• Develop a strong understanding of AEP's organizational structure and effectively collaborate across departments to achieve business objectives.
• Perform routine and complex telecommunications engineering and field activities with minimal supervision while exercising sound technical judgment.
• Perform advanced to expert installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground fiber optic infrastructure.
• Lead complex troubleshooting, system diagnostics, testing, and resolution of telecommunications network issues.
• Coordinate and monitor telecommunications projects utilizing approved applications, tools, and project management processes.
• Develop project scopes, prepare cost estimates, maintain project documentation, and support business and technical planning activities.
• Utilize engineering and economic analysis techniques to evaluate alternatives and support project development and approval.
• Lead and coordinate the work activities of team members, contractors, and other stakeholders; provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training as required.
• Serve as project manager for assigned telecommunications and fiber network initiatives.
• Inspect, maintain, and ensure the safe operation of tools, vehicles, testing equipment, and telecommunications assets.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, drawings, system documentation, and network asset information.
• Perform advanced fiber splicing, fiber testing, connectivity verification, and network commissioning activities.

What You Will Need

Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Telecom Consultant Sr level, with increased educational, skill, experience and certification requirements for higher level Telecom Consultant Principal.

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.

Experience

• 5 years of relevant work experience in addition to any experience mentioned above.
• BICSI Outside Plant Designer (OSP) certification strongly preferred
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver's License Required.

Other Requirements

• Possess solid level knowledge of communications technologies and inter-networking principles.
• Demonstrate superior technical skills in a single area of specialization. Demonstrate competency in analytical techniques necessary to handle complex assignments (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.
• Keep abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures and equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to develop new approaches to make informed decisions in the absence of a definite framework or where few precedents exist.
• Demonstrate ability to make decisions affection long-range plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes.
• Identify, clarify, resolve and initiate solutions to routine problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data.
• 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.
• Coordinate and conduct training sessions 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 ability and desire to seek out opportunities and embrace new ideas and approaches.
• Demonstrate an attitude and desire to listen to and satisfy both internal and external customers who use and depend upon their organizational unit.
• Understand how technical strategies and decisions impact the business units and their overall business functions.
• 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.

What You Will Get

Telecom Consultant Sr: $98,993 - $138,588

Telecom Principal - $116,255 - $162,758

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:

SP20-008

Compensation Range:

$98,993.00 - $151,132.50

The 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.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.