Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Computer and Mathematical
Designs or configures wired, wireless, and satellite systems for voice, video, and data, then supervises installation, service, and maintenance. Sites are inspected for device locations and conduit pathways, and existing facilities are assessed for new or changed systems. Requirements are gathered from users, administrators, and engineers; modification requests are reviewed; vendors are asked for prices and specs; and renovation work is coordinated with technical staff, consultants, and installers. Disaster recovery plans are kept so service can continue after an outage, and the field is tracked through literature, colleagues, and workshops. Tends to suit people who like matching technical needs to physical sites and coordinating staff, vendors, and installers.
Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate (vocational/technical)
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$134'050
Median Wage Market Position
$134'050
What you might do
- Consult with users and engineers on system needs
- Assess facilities for new or changed telecommunications systems
- Inspect sites for device locations and cable paths
- Carry out renovation projects with installers and vendors
- Create recovery plans for telecommunications outages
- Get pricing and specs from telecommunications vendors
Skills that matter
- Configuring wired, wireless, and satellite systems
- Consulting users on technical requirements
- Site inspections for conduit pathways
- Judging requests for system changes
- Learning emerging telecommunications technology
- Vendor talks on pricing and specs
AI & the future of this role
Modeling coverage, generating configs, and spotting pattern faults might become more automated. Field installs, spectrum constraints, and live cutovers still reward hands-on judgment and coordination with crews on site.
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