How do they match: Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

  • Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed system modifications or technology purchases.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Manage user access to systems and equipment through account management and password administration.
  • 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.
  • Supervise maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
  • Work with personnel and facilities management staff to install, remove, or relocate user connectivity equipment and devices.

  • Evaluate new technologies or methods.
  • Identify information technology project resource requirements.
  • Maintain the inventory of equipment.
  • Teach others to use computer equipment or hardware.
  • Update knowledge about emerging industry or technology trends.