Telecommunications Wireless Engineer or Senior

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NOTE: This is a Hybrid role going into New Albany, OH office x2 days week and other days working remotely from home. Therefore, must reside within driving distance of geographic location. This single vacancy is posted in more than one grade level and will be filled based on commensurate education and/or relevant experience. It is written at the lower grade level and expectations increase with the higher grade level.

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position participates in the design, installation, configuration, and performance analysis of AEP’s Wireless/Distribution telecommunications networks and systems. Possesses an intermediate understanding of communications technologies and demonstrates the ability to perform on routine tasks. Performs project management duties on routine assignments independently. Analyzes, troubleshoots, and resolves network problems of moderate complexity.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS are listed below:

• Understand and follow policies, practices, procedures, standards, and rules of the company and complies with the regulations and procedures required by external agencies.
• Coordinate and monitor work activities, using approved applications and tools, for projects as required to perform routine engineering tasks.
• Prepare cost estimates for the routine engineering assignments using established guidelines.
• Perform documentation of project work using established guidelines.
• Learn AEP’s organizational structure and the specific role and responsibility of their individual organizational unit.
• Adhere to AEP’s budgeting and approval processes as part of annual planning and project planning. Perform routine engineering activity with minimum direction from higher level employees.
• Utilize basic techniques to perform analysis associated with the resolution of routine technical problems.
• Apply economic analysis techniques in project development and approval.
• Demonstrate knowledge of AEP networks, components, and facilities by enabling more efficient and comprehensive responses to projects and problems.
• Follow the standard workflow for routine engineering projects.

Full-Time

No

80174.00

117733.50

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Telecom Network Consultant (Telecommunications Wireless Engineer), grade 7
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, telecommunication, or related field of study;
OR Associate’s degree in field mentioned above with two (2) years of relevant work experience;
OR HS diploma/GED with four (4) years of relevant work experience required.

Four (4) years of relevant work experience in addition to any experience mentioned above.

Telecom Network Consultant Senior (Telecommunications Wireless Engineer Senior) , grade 8
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, telecommunications, or related field of study;
OR Associate’s degree in field mentioned above with two (2) years of relevant work experience;
OR HS diploma/GED with four (4) years of relevant work experience required.

Five (5) years of relevant work experience in addition to any experience mentioned above.

Licenses/Certifications: Not required but a plus: Engineer in Training (EIR), Professional Engineer (PE), cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), other technical certifications.

OTHER preferences for both grade levels (not required but helpful, will train as needed):
Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver’s License is Required

• RF System Engineering and Deployment, including: Conventional & Private LMR Radio, Public LTE, meshing networks, point-to-multipoint grid SMART networks, Satellite, WiFi, and Fiber connected devices. Covering projects such as DACR, VVO, AMI, Street lights, End of line measuring devices, Rural Broad Band, Distributed Generation, Underground networks, Tower lighting, Field Mobility, Distribution SCADA Network (DSN) and Transmission SCADA backhaul.
• Experience designing and engineering wireless networks
• Experience using RF propagation modeling software to engineer wireless network solutions
• Network/IP based experienced (networks/devices)
• Ability to work collaboratively with other groups as a team player
• Ability to procure parts and equipment, as needed
• Possess the multi-tasking ability necessary to manage and engineer multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient PC Skills, including: database, graphics, spreadsheet, word processing, and email.

One must reside within the Columbus, OH geographic location.

Hybrid