Occupation
Telecommunications engineer
Telecommunications engineers design, deploy, and troubleshoot the networks that carry voice and data, including fibre, microwave, and mobile radio systems. Work moves between planning and modelling at a desk and commissioning or fault-finding at sites and exchanges.
Also known as: Telecoms engineer · RF engineer
Occupation content
Part of Engineering and technical design
What the work involves
- Plan network links, radio coverage, or fibre routes using survey and propagation data.
- Specify transmission equipment, antennas, power, and cabling for a site build.
- Commission and test links, recording signal quality, loss, and interference measurements.
- Diagnose service faults using monitoring systems and on-site test equipment.
- Produce site drawings, configuration records, and as-built documentation.
- Coordinate with field crews, landlords, and regulators on installations and licensing.
How people commonly enter
- An accredited bachelor's degree in electronic, communications, or electrical engineering.
- A telecommunications or electronics technology diploma, followed by vendor certification and experience.
- Progression from a telecom or network technician role into engineering responsibilities.
- A graduate engineer scheme with a carrier, tower operator, or network contractor.
Typical training: Bachelor's degree
Licensing: Regulated in some jurisdictions — confirm the current requirement with the regulator in your province, state, or country.
Typical work context
Team based · Client sites · Involves travel · Desk based · Outdoors · Varied work
Related interests
Realistic (hands-on) · Investigative (analytical)
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- US BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook — Architecture and engineering occupations · United States
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- O*NET OnLine — occupation search: telecommunications engineer · United States
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- Employment and Social Development Canada — National Occupational Classification (NOC) · Canada
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