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Telecommunications Engineering Specialist

Also called: Communications Systems Technician (Communications Systems Tech), Engineer, Telecommunications Consultant (Telecom Consultant), Telecommunications Engineer (Telecom Engineer)

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

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Median pay
$134,050/yr
Typical range
$79,900 – $202,680
Outlook
Bright outlook

What does a Telecommunications Engineering Specialist do?

  • Document technical specifications and operating standards for telecommunications equipment.
  • Provide user support by diagnosing network and device problems and implementing technical or procedural solutions.
  • Implement system renovation projects in collaboration with technical staff, engineering consultants, installers, and vendors.

How to become a Telecommunications Engineering Specialist

Training: An associate's degree or other 2-year degree or bachelor's degree. Employees in these careers need one or two years of training. Both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers may be needed. An apprenticeship program may be a good choice for these careers.

Skills you'll use

Reading work related informationThinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problemNoticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve itFiguring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect itThinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one

Is it a fit for you?

  • Adaptability
  • Innovation
  • Intellectual Curiosity
  • Cautiousness
  • Attention to Detail

Tools and technology

Microsoft Windows ServerShell scriptMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft TeamsAutodesk AutoCADAutodesk Revit

Questions people ask

How much does a Telecommunications Engineering Specialist make?

About $134,050 a year at the U.S. median. Most earn between $79,900 and $202,680. Pay depends on the state, the employer and experience.

How long does it take to become a Telecommunications Engineering Specialist?

Employees in these careers need one or two years of training. Both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers may be needed. An apprenticeship program may be a good choice for these careers.

Do you need a college degree to be a Telecommunications Engineering Specialist?

No four-year degree is needed. An associate's degree or other 2-year degree or bachelor's degree.

Is Telecommunications Engineering Specialist a good career to get into?

O*NET lists it as a Bright Outlook career: it's expected to grow quickly or have lots of openings in the next few years.

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