How do they match: Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

  • Systems Engineer
  • Communications Systems Engineer
  • Multimedia Telecommunications Systems Integrator
  • Telecom Systems Designer
  • Telecommunication Systems Designer

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

  • Assess existing facilities' needs for new or modified telecommunications systems.
  • Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed system modifications or technology purchases.
  • 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 system renovation projects in collaboration with technical staff, engineering consultants, installers, and vendors.
  • Implement controls to provide security for operating systems, software, and data.
  • 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.
  • Manage user access to systems and equipment through account management and password administration.
  • Monitor and analyze system performance, such as network traffic, security, and capacity.
  • Prepare system activity and performance reports.
  • Prepare purchase requisitions for computer hardware and software, networking and telecommunications equipment, test equipment, cabling, or tools.
  • Review and evaluate requests from engineers, managers, and technicians for system modifications.
  • Test and evaluate hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, or compatibility with existing systems.
  • Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to prepare or evaluate network diagrams, floor plans, or site configurations for existing facilities, renovations, or new systems.

  • Analyze security of systems, network, or data.
  • Conduct research to gain information about products or processes.
  • Create electronic data backup to prevent loss of information.
  • Develop models of information or communications systems.
  • Identify information technology project resource requirements.
  • Implement security measures for computer or information systems.
  • Install computer hardware.
  • Install computer software.
  • Maintain computer hardware.
  • Monitor the performance of computer networks.
  • Provide technical support for computer network issues.
  • Teach others to use computer equipment or hardware.
  • Test computer hardware performance.
  • Troubleshoot issues with computer applications or systems.