Telecommunications Engineer

Designs and develops telecommunications systems, devices and products.

Tasks

planning, designing, building, configuring and commissioning

telecommunications devices, networks and systems, such as voice, radio, two-
way, data, microwave, satellite and digital data systems, and ensuring
telecommunications systems interconnect with equipment from different
manufacturers, service providers and users
compiling engineering project proposals to define goals, identify scope,
background and need, and ascertain cost of equipment, parts and services
evaluating and procuring new products and services from vendors
ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, policies and procedures in the
provision of telecommunications systems
selecting and developing new telecommunications sites by locating sites, filing
documents, drawing up documents for approval, drafting construction drawings
and following through to approval
determining appropriate configurations of telecommunications hardware and
software, ensuring desired performance of telecommunications equipment
preparing and interpreting specifications, drawings and regulations for the use
of telecommunications equipment
determining the type and arrangement of circuits, transformers, circuit-
breakers, transmission lines and equipment
identifying and analysing problems and needs of existing telecommunications
systems, such as interference, intelligibility and clarity, to determine the most
appropriate means of reducing, eliminating and avoiding current and future
problems and improve communications
monitoring telecommunications systems to assess need for updates, upgrades,
enhancements, preventive maintenance and new systems
assessing performance levels of system hardware and software to project future
needs, and developing short- and long-terms plans for updating equipment,
adding capabilities, enhancing existing systems and providing improved
telecommunications
Telecommunications Engineer Job Responsibilities
Know how to handle and support various telecommunication equipments.

Identify, evaluate & find solutions to different technical problems.

Visit and scrutinize sites frequently to check whether any repair is needed.

Work promptly in urgent situations and be prepared to handle any

interruptions of service.

Give authorization to the equipment quality and give notice to the associated
authorities if any alteration is required.

Know how to design & build telecommunications system.

Be aware of the company and government procedures and standards and then
follow or apply them accordingly.

Proactive in foreseeing problems in equipment and service and come forward

with solutions before they crop up.

Troubleshoots equipment & technical defects that could occur in this field

Possess a wide array of knowledge in their field regarding the installation,

circuitry, government compliance & telecom systems including waves, fiber optics,
data, voice etc to do their duties