American Electric Power · 1 week ago
Telecom Scoping Engineer
Gahanna, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$79K/yr - $90K/yr
2+ years expAmerican Electric Power is seeking a Telecom Engineer who will focus on building actionable scopes for project execution. The role involves collaborating with various teams to deliver precise telecom scopes across multiple disciplines, ensuring a solid foundation for all telecom engineering efforts.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementFinancial Services
Responsibilities
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
Perform documentation of project work using established guidelines
Use 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, telecommunications, or related field of study
Associate's degree in field mentioned above with 2 years of relevant work experience
HS diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant work experience required
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
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
Company
American Electric Power
American Electric Power generates, transmits, and distributes electricity, serving residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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$5.03BKey Investors
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2025-11-25Post Ipo Equity· $3.5B
2023-10-19Grant· $27.8M
2023-08-16Post Ipo Equity· $1.5B
Leadership Team
William Fehrman
President and Chief Executive Officer
Charles E Zebula
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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