How do they match: Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Implement or perform preventive maintenance, backup, or recovery procedures.
  • 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.
  • Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to prepare or evaluate network diagrams, floor plans, or site configurations for existing facilities, renovations, or new systems.
  • Work with personnel and facilities management staff to install, remove, or relocate user connectivity equipment and devices.

  • Maintain the inventory of equipment.
  • Teach others to use computer equipment or hardware.