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Job Description

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

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 15-1143.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Telecommunications Engineering Specialists”.

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Tasks for “Telecommunication Engineer”

Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed system modifications or technology purchases.
Install, or coordinate installation of, new or modified hardware, software, or programming modules of telecommunications systems.
Document technical specifications and operating standards for telecommunications equipment.
Assess existing facilities' needs for new or modified telecommunications systems.
Inspect sites to determine physical configuration, such as device locations and conduit pathways.
Supervise maintenance of telecommunications equipment.
Communicate with telecommunications vendors to obtain pricing and technical specifications for available hardware, software, or services.
Implement or perform preventive maintenance, backup, or recovery procedures.
Review and evaluate requests from engineers, managers, and technicians for system modifications.
Document user support activity, such as system problems, corrective actions, resolution status, and completed equipment installations.
Implement controls to provide security for operating systems, software, and data.
Implement system renovation projects in collaboration with technical staff, engineering consultants, installers, and vendors.
Work with personnel and facilities management staff to install, remove, or relocate user connectivity equipment and devices.
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.
Order or maintain inventory of telecommunications equipment for customer premises equipment (CPE), facilities, access networks, or backbone networks.
Develop, maintain, or implement telecommunications disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.
Document procedures for hardware and software installation and use.
Estimate costs for system or component implementation and operation.
Prepare purchase requisitions for computer hardware and software, networking and telecommunications equipment, test equipment, cabling, or tools.
Monitor and analyze system performance, such as network traffic, security, and capacity.
Instruct in use of voice, video, and data communications 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.
Provide user support by diagnosing network and device problems and implementing technical or procedural solutions.
Manage user access to systems and equipment through account management and password administration.
Test and evaluate hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, or compatibility with existing systems.
Prepare system activity and performance reports.

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