Telecommunications Engineer
Design, implement and improve telecommunications networks
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- What's it like to be a Telecommunications Engineer?
- How to become a Telecommunications Engineer
- Latest Telecommunications Engineer jobs
- Top skills and experience for Telecommunications Engineers
- Telecommunications Engineer role reviews
What's it like to be a Telecommunications Engineer?
Telecommunications Engineers design, plan and install complex telecommunications systems and networks. They are skilled in the installation and management of Mobile Networks, Internet Protocol (IP) and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telecommunications systems.
Tasks and duties
- Designing, developing, testing and installing voice and data telecommunications networks.
- Developing proposals and determining costs and timelines for telecommunications projects.
- Testing and implementing new products and services.
- Configuring networks and interconnected systems using equipment and components from multiple manufacturers and suppliers.
- Researching, analysing and designing system specifications.
- Analysing demand data and forecasted network growth to determine capabilities.
- Ensuring compliance with regulations and legislation.
- Identifying and solving issues with current network systems.
- Monitoring systems and identifying needs for upgrades and enhancements.
- Deciding the technology and hardware to be used in a network implementation.
How to become a Telecommunications Engineer
A Bachelor of Engineering is usually required to attain a Telecommunications Engineer role. More than half of the people currently employed as Telecommunications Engineers have a bachelor degree or have completed postgraduate study.
- Complete a Bachelor of Engineering majoring in Telecommunications Engineering.
- Consider completing postgraduate study.
- Explore employment options in private industry, scientific or research organisations, or government departments such as transport, defence, health and education.
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Full Time
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Adelaide SA
Full Time
Trades & Services24d ago
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Telecommunications Engineer employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Telecommunications
Telecommunications Engineering
Telecommunications Systems
Telecommunications Design
Fibre Optics
Multiprotocol Label Switching
Radio Industry
Network Design
Electronic Engineering
Telecommunications Networks
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Latest Telecommunications Engineer reviews
Dec 2023
My overall experience as a Telecommunications Engineer has been both challenging and rewarding, as I navigate the rapidly evolving industry to ensure reliable and secure communication networks.
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Science (Electronics) (Honours)
ExperienceLess than a year
Organisation sizeSmall (1-19 employees)
SpecialisationInformation & Communication Technology
The good thingsAs a telecommunications engineer, I absolutely love the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of my role. The rapid advancements in technology and the constant need to stay updated with the latest trends a...
The challengesWhile I love the dynamic nature of my role as a telecommunications engineer, there are certainly some aspects that can be challenging at times. One of the main challenges I face is the constant pressu...
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Aug 2019
If you are a network engineer then you are in for a tough lifelong learning journey
Reviewer's QualificationMaster of Science
Experience10+ years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationNetwork Design and Deployment
The good thingsWorking with technology keeps me updated interms of skills.
The fast development in networking makes it interesting
The challengesNeeds continuous learning and maybe upskilling in areas such as AI or software development.
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