Description
Telecommunications engineers design, construct, install and service telecommunications equipment and systems. Telecommunications engineers are often employed by major telecommunications providers or telecom equipment suppliers. They are also called Telecom Infrastructure Engineer.
Where it works
ICT enterprises/ Technical Departments/ Software Development Departments/ IT Department/R& D Departement
Activities
- Design, develop, test and install voice and data telecommunications networks;
- Develop proposals and determine costs and timelines for telecommunications projects;
- Test and implement new products and services;
- Configure networks and interconnected systems;
- Research, analyse and design system specifications;
- Identify and solve issues with current network systems;
- Monitor systems and identify needs for upgrades and enhancements;
Qualifications
- At least bachelor degree in Electronic Engineering – Telecommunication;
- From entry to senior levels.
Technical skills and knowledge
- Knowledge of telecommunications systems such as mobile networks, CCTV, PABX, PA, ACS, IP and VoIP. Knowledge of software for designing telecom networks and systems.
Linguistic knowledge
- Communication in English at basic level
Soft skills and personalities
- Teamwork and cooperation skills
- Communication skill
- Goal management skill
- Problem solving skill
- Personalities: intitiave, dependability, integrity, stress tolerance, persistance, and attentive to details
