Network Consultant or Senior
American Electric Power
New Albany, OH
Description
Job ID 36845BR
Job Description
NOTE: This position is a Hybrid designation working 2 days in office Tuesday & Wednesday, and 3 days remotely and selected candidate must reside within driving distance of AEP New Albany Office location (Columbus, OH) metropolitan area. This role is posted in a range of grade levels and the offer will be made based on the candidates' qualifications.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Performs telecom transport architecture assignments under moderate direction. Uses knowledge to support the planning, researching, evaluating, designing, and developing transport systems. Participates in configuration, installation, and performance analysis of transport networks.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS are listed below:
- Participates in planning, design, installation and configuration oftelecom transport equipment such as Carrier Ethernet, DWDM, Sonet and Microwave transport systems.
- Perform network analysis and troubleshooting of AEP's telecommunication transport networks and systems.
- Collaborate with planning, project management, various engineering organizations and vendors to satisfy AEP's requirements for the telecom transport network.
- Perform scoping details for telecom transport projects related to new installs as well as upgrades to existing telecom transport equipment.
- Prepares cost estimates and supporting documentation for engineering assignments using established guidelines.
- Performs documentation of project work using established guidelines.
- Performs network assignments to develop telecom architecture improvements for the transport network.
- 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.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Network Consultant, grade 7
Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, telecommunications, or related field of study; ORAssociate's degree in field mentioned above with two (2) years of relevant work experience; ORHS diploma/GED with four (4) years of relevant work experience required.
Requires two (2) additional years of relevant work experience in addition to any experience mentioned above.
Network Consultant Senior, grade 8
Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, telecommunications, or related field of study; ORAssociate's degree in field mentioned above with two (2) years of relevant work experience; ORHS diploma/GED with four (4) years of relevant work experience required.
Requires five (5) additional years of relevant work experience in addition to any experience mentioned above.
OTHER additional details:
- Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver's License is Required.
- Possess entry to basic level knowledge of communications technologies and inter-networking principles.
- Demonstrate competency in analytical techniques necessary to handle basic assignments. (e.g., by dividing the problem into component steps, and performing the analysis necessary to complete each step.)
- 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.
- Occasional travel required.
Core Competencies: Continuous improvement, team player, assume positive intent, safety first focus, continuous learning, professionalism
Contact
American Electric Power
1 Riverside Plaza
Columbus
Ohio United States
www.aep.com
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