Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

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Occupation Overview - Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

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

Core Task Examples:

  • Assess existing facilities' needs for new or modified telecommunications systems.
  • Communicate with telecommunications vendors to obtain pricing and technical specifications for available hardware, software, or services.
  • Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed system modifications or technology purchases.
  • Develop, maintain, or implement telecommunications disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.
  • Document procedures for hardware and software installation and use.
  • Document technical specifications and operating standards for telecommunications equipment.
  • Document user support activity, such as system problems, corrective actions, resolution status, and completed equipment installations.
  • Estimate costs for system or component implementation and operation.
  • Implement or perform preventive maintenance, backup, or recovery procedures.
  • Implement system renovation projects in collaboration with technical staff, engineering consultants, installers, and vendors.
  • Inspect sites to determine physical configuration, such as device locations and conduit pathways.
  • Install, or coordinate installation of, new or modified hardware, software, or programming modules of telecommunications systems.
  • Instruct in use of voice, video, and data communications systems.
  • Keep 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.
  • Order or maintain inventory of telecommunications equipment for customer premises equipment (CPE), facilities, access networks, or backbone networks.
  • Prepare purchase requisitions for computer hardware and software, networking and telecommunications equipment, test equipment, cabling, or tools.
  • Prepare system activity and performance reports.
  • Provide user support by diagnosing network and device problems and implementing technical or procedural solutions.
  • Review and evaluate requests from engineers, managers, and technicians for system modifications.
  • Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to prepare or evaluate network diagrams, floor plans, or site configurations for existing facilities, renovations, or new systems.

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