Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Design or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services. Supervise installation, service, and maintenance.
29 alternate job titles:
Communications Analyst
Communications Engineer
Communications Network Engineer
Communications Systems Engineer
Engineer
Infrastructure Engineer
Messaging Engineer
Multimedia Telecommunications Systems Integrator
Network Engineer
Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
Telecommunication Design Analyst (Telecom Design Analyst)
Telecommunication Design Engineer (Telecom Design Engineer)
Telecommunication Engineer (Telecom Engineer)
Telecommunication Systems Designer (Telecom Systems Designer)
Telecommunications Administrator (Telecommunications Admin)
Telecommunications Analyst (Telecom Analyst)
Telecommunications Consultant (Telecom Consultant)
Telecommunications Engineer (Telecom Engineer)
Telecommunications Management Specialist (Telecom Management Specialist)
Telecommunications Network Engineer
Telecommunications Network Technician
Telecommunications Operator (Telecom Operator)
Telecommunications Specialist (Telecom Specialist)
Telecommunications Systems Engineer
Unified Communications Engineer
Voice Engineer
VOIP Engineer (Voice Over Internal Protocol Engineer)
VoIP Engineer (Voice Over Internet Protocol Engineer)
VoIP Network Engineer (Voice over Internet Protocol Network Engineer)
Salary Information
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists: $130,390 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends. | Maintenance |
| Maintain contingency plans for disaster recovery. | Maintenance |
| Maintain computer hardware. | Maintenance |
| Maintain the inventory of equipment. | Maintenance |
| Monitor the performance of computer networks. | Maintenance |
| Estimate time or monetary resources needed to complete projects. | General |
| Test computer hardware performance. | General |
| Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems. | General |
| Provide technical support for computer network issues. | General |
| Document network-related activities or tasks. | General |
| Implement security measures for computer or information systems. | General |
| Identify information technology project resource requirements. | General |
| Document operational activities. | General |
| Document technical specifications or requirements. | General |
| Document operational procedures. | General |
| Install computer hardware. | General |
| Install computer software. | General |
| Teach others to use computer equipment or hardware. | General |
| Evaluate project designs to determine adequacy or feasibility. | Analysis |
| Evaluate new technologies or methods. | Analysis |
| Analyze security of systems, network, or data. | Analysis |
| Conduct research to gain information about products or processes. | Analysis |
| Analyze project data to determine specifications or requirements. | Analysis |
| Develop models of information or communications systems. | Development |
| Create electronic data backup to prevent loss of information. | Development |
| Collaborate with others to determine design specifications or details. | Development |
| Coordinate project activities with other personnel or departments. | Management |
| Coordinate software or hardware installation. | Management |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Apache Kafka | Development environment software |
| Autodesk AutoCAD | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Linux | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerShell | Development environment software |
| Microsoft Project | Project management software |
| Microsoft Teams | Project management software |
| Microsoft Visio | Process mapping and design software |
| Microsoft Windows | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Windows Server | Operating system software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Oracle Java | Object or component oriented development software |
| Perl | Object or component oriented development software |
| Python | Object or component oriented development software |
| Shell script | Operating system software |
| UNIX | Operating system software |
| Operating system software | Operating system software |
| 2AB iLock Security Services | Access software |
| Access management software | Access software |
| Antivirus software | Transaction security and virus protection software |
| Avaya Identity Engines | Access software |
| Call accounting software | Helpdesk or call center software |
| Cisco Systems Cisco Traffic Analyzer | Network monitoring software |
| Computer aided design CAD software | Computer aided design CAD software |
| Firewall software | Network security and virtual private network VPN equipment software |
| IBM Domino | Communications server software |
| IBM Lotus 1-2-3 | Spreadsheet software |
| IBM Notes | Electronic mail software |
| IBM Rational Requirements Composer | Requirements analysis and system architecture software |
| Interactive voice response software | Interactive voice response software |
| KornShell | Operating system software |
| McAfee | Transaction security and virus protection software |
| Microsoft Exchange | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript | Development environment software |
| Nagios | Network monitoring software |
| Network management software | Administration software |
| NortonLifeLock cybersecurity software | Transaction security and virus protection software |
| NovaStor NovaBACKUP | Backup or archival software |
| Project scheduling software | Project management software |
| Requirements analysis software | Requirements analysis and system architecture software |
| Spreadsheet software | Spreadsheet software |
| Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software | Industrial control software |
| Virtual private networking VPN software | Network security or virtual private network VPN management software |
| Voice over internet protocol VoIP system software | Internet protocol IP multimedia subsystem software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |
| Web design software | Web page creation and editing software |
| Wireshark | Network monitoring software |
| Zmanda Amanda | Backup or archival software |
| Microsoft SQL Server | Data base user interface and query software |
| Structured query language SQL | Data base user interface and query software |
| SiteMaster SiteSmart | Data base user interface and query software |
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Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber | Building Industry Consulting Service International | Not Available |
| Broadband-Voice over Internet Protocol | ETA International | Not Available |
| CCT Routing & Switching Certification | Cisco Systems, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Optical Network Associate | FiberGuide | Not Available |
| Certified Optical Network Engineer | FiberGuide | Not Available |
| Certified Spectrum Engineering | National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers, Inc. | Not Available |
| Certified Telecom Professional - Gold | Association of Telecom, Mobility, and IT Management Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Telecom Professional - Platinum | Association of Telecom, Mobility, and IT Management Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Telecom Professional - Silver | Association of Telecom, Mobility, and IT Management Professionals | Not Available |
| Digital Video Engineering Professional | Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers | Not Available |
| Electrostatic Discharge Control (ESD) Certification | National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers, Inc. | Not Available |
| Fiber Optics Installer | ETA International | Not Available |
| Fiber Optics Technician | ETA International | Not Available |
| IEEE Wireless Communications Engineering Technologies | IEEE Communications Society | Not Available |
| Internet Protocol Engineering Professional | Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers | Not Available |
| Junior Telecommunications Engineer | National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers, Inc. | Not Available |
| Nokia Network Routing Specialist I | Nokia | Not Available |
| Nokia Network Routing Specialist II | Nokia | Not Available |
| Registered Communications Distribution Designer | Building Industry Consulting Service International | Not Available |
| Registered Telecommunications Project Manager | Building Industry Consulting Service International | Not Available |
| Telecommunications Certifiction | National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers, Inc. | Not Available |
| Wireless Networking Technician | ETA International | Not Available |
| Wireless Systems Installer Engineer | National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers, Inc. | Not Available |
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