Telecom Consultant Prin

About the role

Independently plans, researches, evaluates, designs, and develops complex network systems. Prepares detailed specifications and documentation from high-level designs. May lead functional teams or projects. Resolves complex system issues and acts as a consultant to others on technology issues.

Responsibilities

• Plans, evaluates, designs, installs, configures, troubleshoots, and analyzes performance of complex telecommunication networks and enterprise systems.
• Ensures all work activities are performed in accordance with policies, practices, procedures, standards and rules of the company.
• Complies with regulation and procedures required by external agencies.
• Coordinates and monitors work activities using approved applications and tools for projects as required to perform engineering tasks.
• Leads, facilitates, and coordinates complex work activities of others within work group, team.
• Prepares cost estimates using established guidelines.
• Creates documentation of project work using established guidelines.
• Leads project and/or development activities related to highly specialized areas of technology.
• Identify, resolve, and initiate solutions to highly complex problems.
• Leads the development of standards relevant to the area of assignment.
• Develop, recommend, and implement plans throughout the Telecommunications organization to address issues.
• Lead in the preparation and presentation of complex technology decision and large projects, clearly, concisely, and persuasively, in a manner suitable for presentations to senior management.
• Demonstrate thorough knowledge of AEP networks, components, and facilities enabling more efficient and comprehensive responses to projects and problems.
• Conduct economic analysis techniques in project development and approval.
• Occasional travel required.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, telecommunications, or related field of study; or Associate's degree in field mentioned above with 2 years of relevant work experience; or HS diploma/GED with 4 years of relevant work experience required.
• Experience: 10 years of relevant work experience in addition to any experience mentioned above.
• Licenses/Certifications: Valid Driver's License is Required.
• Other Requirements: Outside Plant Experience (OSP) Or Fiber Construction; Preference to have either a Professional Engineer License in any U.S. State, or Cisco CCNP/CCIE Certification, BICSI RCDD Certification, PMP, or Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline; Possess advanced level knowledge of communications technologies and inter-networking principles; Possess detailed knowledge and an advanced level of understanding of the AEP Network; Demonstrate advanced technical skills in a single area of specialization; Demonstrate competency in analytical techniques necessary to handle complex assignments (e.g., by dividing the problem into component steps, and performing the analysis necessary to complete each step); Exhibit understanding for pertinent telecom equipment, materials, systems and business processes; Keep abreast of new products, developments, technologies, procedures and equipment; Demonstrate ability to develop new approaches to make informed decisions in the absence of a definite framework or where few precedents exists; Demonstrate ability to make decisions affection long-range plans and goals based on analysis of uncertain input and outcomes; Identify, clarify, resolve and initiate solutions to complex problems that sometimes involve analysis of inadequate or conflicting data; Understand and analyze the interrelationships between systems and component equipment beyond the group’s specific area of responsibility; Demonstrate ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes; Collaborate with others within the work group, department, or other corporate entity as necessary to complex activities; Provide cross-training to other employees as assigned; Coordinate and conduct training sessions as assigned; Initiate corrective action when project objectives are not being met; Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; Demonstrate the ability to extrapolate beyond known facts to reach logical conclusions; Demonstrate ability and desire to seek out opportunities and embrace new ideas and approaches; Demonstrate an attitude and desire to listen to and satisfy both internal and external customers who use and depend upon their organizational unit; Understand how technical strategies and decisions impact