Telecom Consultant Sr / Fiber OSP

About the Position

Telecom Consultant Sr / Fiber OSP Job at American Electric Power, Tulsa, OK

American Electric Power is seeking a Telecom Consultant Sr / Fiber OSP to join our team in Tulsa, OK. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining telecommunications networks.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate and apply comprehensive knowledge of AEP telecommunications networks, fiber infrastructure, facilities, and supporting technologies to efficiently resolve operational and project-related issues.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of telecommunications standards, practices, and procedures.
• Ensure all work activities are performed in accordance with company policies, safety rules, procedures, standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Promote and reinforce AEP's safety culture through compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and work practices.
• Develop a strong understanding of AEP's organizational structure and effectively collaborate across departments to achieve business objectives.
• Perform routine and complex telecommunications engineering and field activities with minimal supervision while exercising sound technical judgment.
• Perform advanced to expert installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of overhead and underground fiber optic infrastructure.
• Lead complex troubleshooting, system diagnostics, testing, and resolution of telecommunications network issues.
• Coordinate and monitor telecommunications projects utilizing approved applications, tools, and project management processes.
• Develop project scopes, prepare cost estimates, maintain project documentation, and support business and technical planning activities.
• Utilize engineering and economic analysis techniques to evaluate alternatives and support project development and approval.
• Lead and coordinate the work activities of team members, contractors, and other stakeholders; provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training as required.
• Serve as project manager for assigned telecommunications and fiber network initiatives.
• Inspect, maintain, and ensure the safe operation of tools, vehicles, testing equipment, and telecommunications assets.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, drawings, system documentation, and network asset information.
• Perform advanced fiber splicing, fiber testing, connectivity verification, and network commissioning activities.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, telecommunications, or related field of study or Associate's degree in the mentioned field with 2 years of relevant work experience or HS diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience: 5 years of relevant work experience in addition to any experience mentioned above.
• Certifications: BICSI Outside Plant Designer (OSP) certification strongly preferred. Valid Driver's License Required.

We Offer

• Compensation: Telecom Consultant Sr: $98,993 - $151,132.50
• Benefits: Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

About the Company

At AEP, we’re more than just 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

It is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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Location: Tulsa, OK

Job Type: Full Time

Date Posted: 2026-10-02

Expiration date: 2026-11-30