Telecommunications Engineering Specialists

Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed system modifications or technology purchases.

Implement system renovation projects in collaboration with technical staff, engineering consultants, installers, and vendors.

Keep abreast of changes in industry practices and emerging telecommunications technology by reviewing current literature, talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences.

Review and evaluate requests from engineers, managers, and technicians for system modifications.

Assess existing facilities' needs for new or modified telecommunications systems.

Develop, maintain, or implement telecommunications disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity.

Communicate with telecommunications vendors to obtain pricing and technical specifications for available hardware, software, or services.

Inspect sites to determine physical configuration, such as device locations and conduit pathways.

Document procedures for hardware and software installation and use.

Implement controls to provide security for operating systems, software, and data.

Manage user access to systems and equipment through account management and password administration.