Nelson Linkous Ii
About Nelson Linkous Ii
Nelson Linkous II is a Lead Telecommunication Field Engineer with extensive experience in telecommunications and electrical engineering. He has worked for various organizations, including American Electric Power and Bluefield State College, and has a strong background in designing and maintaining communication systems.
Work at American Electric Power
Nelson Linkous II serves as the Lead Telecommunication Field Engineer at American Electric Power. He has held this position since 2004, contributing to the Bluefield, West Virginia Service Center. In this role, he is responsible for the field engineering of over 70 sites across West Virginia, Virginia, and Eastern Tennessee, as well as more than 30 sites in Eastern Kentucky. His work includes the implementation of a utility-based 800 MHz Harris P25 Phase II Trunked Radio system.
Education and Expertise
Nelson Linkous II holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Bluefield State College, which he completed from 1980 to 1985. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Engineering Technology with a focus on Telecommunications from Pittsburg State University between 2007 and 2011. Additionally, he achieved an Electronics Technology Certification from Mercer County Technical Education Center, completing 1470 hours of study in Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician from 1977 to 1980.
Background
Nelson Linkous II has a diverse professional background in telecommunications and engineering. He began his career as a Facilities Electrical Engineer at Orbital ATK, working from 1985 to 1991 at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. He then transitioned to Norfolk Southern Corporation, where he worked as a Communications Electronics Technician Class 1 from 1991 to 2004 in the Bluefield, West Virginia Pocahontas Division. His experience includes designing and maintaining Land Mobile Radio Systems, as well as working on railroad communications for dispatch and signal control systems.
Teaching Experience at Bluefield State College
Since 2007, Nelson Linkous II has been an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology at Bluefield State College. In this role, he teaches and trains entry-level technicians and engineers in foundational topics such as Electronics, Telecommunications, and Digital Fundamentals. His educational contributions help prepare students for careers in the engineering and technology fields.
Professional Achievements
Throughout his career, Nelson Linkous II has been responsible for significant projects in telecommunications engineering. He has worked on the basic design and field engineering of Transport Communications Systems, including Digital Microwave and Fiber Optic Transport Communications Systems. His expertise in Land Mobile Radio Systems encompasses both Conventional and Trunking systems, showcasing his comprehensive knowledge in the field.