Telecom Scoping Engineer

Job Summary

We’re looking for a Telecom Engineer who takes pride in building clear, actionable scopes that drive successful project execution. In this role, you’ll work closely with Planning, Project Management, Business Units, and other Engineering teams to deliver telecom scopes on time and with precision. You’ll support a wide range of telecom disciplines—from Outside Plant Fiber and Optical Transport to Telecom Towers, Radio Systems, Field Area Networks, and Core IP Network Infrastructure—ensuring every effort that involves Telecom Engineering starts with a solid foundation.

• Learns and adheres to policies, procedures, standards, codes, and regulations relevant to assignments.
• Pursues Zero Harm.
• Develops knowledge of 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.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, telecommunications, or related field of study.
• Associate’s degree in the field mentioned above with 2 years of relevant work experience.
• HS diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant work experience required.

Experience

• Telecom Consultant Assc (Grade
  6):
  No additional experience required.
• Telecom Consultant (Grade
  7): 2 years of relevant work experience in addition to any experience mentioned above.

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.
• 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.
• Be a team player and maintain a positive intent, staying safe first with continuous learning and professionalism.
• Occasional travel required.

Where You’ll Work: On‑site in Gahanna, OH.

What You’ll Get: $79,000 – $90,000 per year.

At AEP we’re more than 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!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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