Will “Telecommunication Engineer” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔

Unknown Chance of Automation

Sadly, the research paper did not provide any information about this occupation. Maybe have a look at our directory?

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”.

Also Known As…

Tasks for “Telecommunication Engineer”

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

Related Technology & Tools

Electricity monitors
Fiber optic fusion splicers
Infrared thermometers
Local area network LAN analyzers
Cable tie guns
Radio interference detection RID devices
Voltage testers
Laser printers
Cable analyzers
Tone generators
Scanners
Combo crimping tools
Wire pullers
Tone test sets
Trenchers
Infrared fiber meters
Coaxial cable testers
Polarity testers
Optical power meters
Personal computers
Field inspection microscopes
Power saws
Soldering irons
Cable cutters
Phillips head screwdrivers
Digger derricks
Fiber optic cable strippers
Fiber optic strippers
Digital power meters
Compaction tampers
Wire locators
Circuit testers
Fiber optic cable splicers
Wire mappers
Continuity testers
Insulation resistance testers
Cable plows
Aerial bucket trucks
Amplifier probes
Portable drills
Spectrum analyzers
Flat head screwdrivers
Fiber optic fault locators
Pipe benders
Fiber optic tweezers
Open end wrenches
Jack termination tools
Fiber scribes
Multimeters
Punch down insertion tools
Winches
Nut drivers
Optical time domain reflectometers OTDR
Wire wrap guns
Computer servers
Fiber optic power meters
Fish tapes

McAfee
Access management software
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Visio
2AB iLock Security Services
Oracle Java
Structured query language SQL
Network management software
Spreadsheet software
Project scheduling software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Antivirus software
IBM Rational Requirements Composer
Web design software
Linux
Microsoft Exchange Server
Computer aided design CAD software
Microsoft Word
Cisco Systems Cisco Traffic Analyzer
Web browser software
Autodesk AutoCAD
Call accounting software
Wireshark
Requirements analysis software
Microsoft Office
SiteMaster SiteSmart
NovaStor NovaBACKUP
IBM Notes
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Visual Basic Scripting Edition VBScript
Practical extraction and reporting language Perl
Microsoft Outlook
IBM Lotus 1-2-3
Virtual private networking VPN software
Avaya Identity Engines
Symantec
Zmanda Amanda
IBM Domino
UNIX
Nagios