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Occupation

Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

Design or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services. Supervise installation, service, and maintenance.

$134,050 medianBright outlookTraining or associate

O*NET 31.0 · 15-1241.01

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Supervise maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
  2. 02Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed system modifications or technology purchases.
  3. 03Document procedures for hardware and software installation and use.
  4. 04Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to prepare or evaluate network diagrams, floor plans, or site configurations for existing facilities, renovations, or new systems.
  5. 05Develop, maintain, or implement telecommunications disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.
  6. 06Work with personnel and facilities management staff to install, remove, or relocate user connectivity equipment and devices.
  7. 07Keep abreast of changes in industry practices and emerging telecommunications technology by reviewing current literature, talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences.
  8. 08Document technical specifications and operating standards for telecommunications equipment.
  9. 09Implement or perform preventive maintenance, backup, or recovery procedures.
  10. 10Inspect sites to determine physical configuration, such as device locations and conduit pathways.
  11. 11Communicate with telecommunications vendors to obtain pricing and technical specifications for available hardware, software, or services.
  12. 12Test and evaluate hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, or compatibility with existing systems.

Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0

What the posting will be called

Communications Systems Technician (Communications Systems Tech)EngineerTelecommunications Consultant (Telecom Consultant)Telecommunications Engineer (Telecom Engineer)Communications EngineerCommunications Infrastructure EngineerInfrastructure EngineerNetwork EngineerSignal Operations Support Specialist (Signal Ops Support Specialist)Telecommunication Design Engineer (Telecom Design Engineer)

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Knowledge the job leans on

TelecommunicationsComputers and ElectronicsEngineering and TechnologyEnglish LanguageDesignCustomer and Personal ServicePublic Safety and SecurityMathematics

Skills that carry over from service

Complex Problem SolvingCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingSystems AnalysisTime ManagementSystems EvaluationPersuasionQuality Control Analysis