Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

Design or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services. Supervise installation, service, and maintenance.

$130,390

Median Annual Pay

Jobs growth:

+12% projected 2024–2034

Bachelor's degree

Typical Entry-Level Education

What They Do

Telecommunications engineering specialists design and build the complex networks that keep people connected through phone calls, video conferences, internet services, and satellite communications. They work on both the technical planning side—determining what equipment and configurations will best serve a building, campus, or entire region—and the implementation side, overseeing installation teams who put these systems in place. Their days involve analyzing network requirements, selecting appropriate technologies like fiber optics or wireless systems, and creating detailed technical plans that installers can follow.

Programs That Prepare You

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