Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

Also Called: Communications Engineer, Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, Telecommunications Consultant (Telecom Consultant)

Associate's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$77,960

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Telecommunications Engineering Specialists do

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

  • Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed system modifications or technology purchases.
  • Implement system renovation projects in collaboration with technical staff, engineering consultants, installers, and vendors.
  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Information Technology

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Work Context

  • Electronic Mail
  • Telephone
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Contact With Others
  • Work With Work Group or Team

Tools

  • Power meters
  • Stripping tools
  • Voltage or current meters
  • Signal generators
  • Fish tape

Technology

Operating system software
Microsoft Windows Server
Shell script
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Data base user interface and query software
Microsoft SQL Server
Structured query language SQL

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Learning
  • Speaking

Knowledge

Communications
telecommunications
Engineering and Technology
computers and electronics
product and service development
Arts and Humanities
English language
Math and Science
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics

Education

  • 24% Post-secondary certificate
  • 19% Bachelor's degree
  • 14% Some college, no degree

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

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Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Electricians

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Telecommunications Engineering Specialists Currently Selected

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Computer & Information Research Scientists

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Computer Network Architects

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Abilene Christian University

    Abilene, TX

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Initiative
  • Stress Tolerance

Values

  • Achievement
  • Support
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Math

This is what Telecommunications Engineering Specialists across the country typically make.

$37.48 / hour
$77,960 /year

Entry Level

$62.42 / hour
$129,840 /year

Median Level

$93.75 / hour
$195,000 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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