Telecommunications Specialist / Engineer
Design or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services. Supervise installation, service, and maintenance.
At a Glance
Telecommunications Specialist / Engineer earns an average of $39,777/yr. Typical education: Bachelor's degree. Experience: 3–3.5 years. Top skills: Management, Planning, Telecommunications.
$39,777/yr
Bachelor's degree
3–3.5 years
6
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
Median Wage
$130,390/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+11.9%
Education
Bachelor's degree
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (23)
Avaya (Telecommunications)
Skype For Business
Network Quality Of Service (QoS)
Session Initiation Protocols
Network Routing
Interactive Voice Response
Wireless Communications
Workflow Management
Workforce Management
SIP Trunking
Voice Chat
Computer Networks
TeleCommunications Engineering
Cisco Unified Communications Manager
Software Installation
Local Area Networks
Automatic Call Distributor
Call Center Experience
Service Level
Electronic Circuits
Field Notes
Software Features
Common Skills (6)
Management
Planning
Communication
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Operations
Verbal Communication Skills
Certifications (1)
ITIL Foundation Certification
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