Telecommunications Engineers

What the job involves

• Designs, builds, configures and commissions devices, networks and systems and ensures systems interconnect with equipment from different manufacturers, service providers and users
• Compiles proposals to define goals, identifies scope, background and need, and ascertains cost of the proposal
• Evaluates and procures new products and services
• Ensures compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures in the provision of systems
• Selects and develops new sites by locating sites, filing, drawing up, and drafting drawings, and following through to approval
• Determines appropriate configurations of hardware and software, ensuring desired performance of equipment
• Prepares and interprets specifications, drawings and regulations for the use of equipment
• Determines the type and arrangement of circuits, transformers, circuit-breakers, transmission lines and equipment
• Identifies and analyses problems and needs of existing systems, to determine the most appropriate means of reducing, eliminating and avoiding current and future problems and improve communications
• Monitors systems to assess need for updates, upgrades, enhancements, preventive maintenance and new systems
• Assesses performance levels of system hardware and software to project future needs, and develops short and long-terms plans for updating equipment, adding capabilities, enhancing existing systems and providing improved telecommunications

Key values of workers in Telecommunications Engineers

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Relationships

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

Top skills required for workers in Telecommunications Engineers

• Active Listening

  Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Critical Thinking

  Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Active Learning

  Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

• Writing

  Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

• Speaking

  Talking to others to convey information effectively.