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Telecom Consultant

Telecom Consultant

American Electric PowerLaredo, TX, US
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Network Architect

Performs routine network architecture assignments under general direction. Assists with planning, researching, evaluating, designing, and developing network systems.

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees...the best in the business! We're proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We're passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We're powering the future today!

What You'll Be Doing :

  • Learns and adheres to policies, procedures, standards, codes, and regulations relevant to assignments.
  • Pursues Zero Harm.
  • Develops knowledge of American Electric Power (AEP) networks, components, and facilities to enable more efficient and comprehensive responses to projects and problems.
  • Under general direction of more experienced employees :
  • Prepares cost estimates for routine engineering assignments.
  • Performs documentation of project work using established guidelines.
  • Uses approved applications and tools for projects as required to perform routine engineering tasks.
  • Assists higher-level employees in handling well-defined routine projects and problems.
  • Reviews and adheres to AEP's budgeting and approval processes as part of annual planning, project planning and trouble response scenarios.
  • Learns AEP's organizational structure and specific role and responsibility of one's individual organizational unit.
  • Completes other duties as assigned.

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.

    • Experience :

    No additional experience, other than what is listed above, is required.

    Licenses / Certifications : Valid Driver's License is Required.

    Other Requirements :

  • Possess entry to basic level knowledge of communications technologies and inter-networking principles.
  • Demonstrate competency in analytical techniques necessary to handle basic assignments.
  • Exhibit fundamental understanding for pertinent telecom equipment, materials, systems and business processes.
  • Use initiative in looking for opportunities and presenting new ideas and new approaches.
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrate the ability to be a team player.
  • Relates to people in an open, friendly and sincere manner.
  • Use initiative in looking for opportunities to increase job knowledge and technical skills.
  • Develop decision making skills under guidance of higher-level employees.
  • Core Competencies : Continuous improvement, team player, assume positive intent, safety first focus, continuous learning, professionalism.

    • Occasional travel required. In addition to a competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

    Compensation Grade : SP20-006

    Compensation Range : $72,380.00-90,474.50 USD

    The Physical Demand Level for this job is : S Sedentary Work : Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and / or a negligible amount of force frequently. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

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