Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

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Code: 15-1143.01

Description : Design or configure voice, video, and data communications systems. Supervise installation and post-installation service and maintenance.

JobTitles : Consultant, Network Technician, Principal Consultant, Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD), Senior Consultant, Senior Telecommunications Consultant, Telecommunication Engineer, Telecom Network Manager (Telecommunication Network Manager), Telecommunication Systems Designer, Telecommunications Consultant

Tasks:
  • Communicate with telecommunications vendors to obtain pricing and technical specifications for available hardware, software, or services.
  • 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.
  • Implement or perform preventive maintenance, backup, or recovery procedures.
  • Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed system modifications or technology purchases.
  • Assess existing facilities' needs for new or modified telecommunications systems.
  • Order or maintain inventory of telecommunications equipment for customer premises equipment (CPE), facilities, access networks, or backbone networks.
  • Install, or coordinate installation of, new or modified hardware, software, or programming modules of telecommunications systems.
  • Develop, maintain, or implement telecommunications disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.
  • Monitor and analyze system performance, such as network traffic, security, and capacity.
  • Estimate costs for system or component implementation and operation.