Riccarton High School
Telecommunications Engineer Mataaro Whitiwhiti Kōrero
Telecommunications engineers design, test and build telecommunications networks and systems.
Telecommunications engineers may do some or all of the following:
- analyse customers' telecommunications needs
- design and update telecommunications equipment and systems
- build and test prototypes of new equipment
- test and repair equipment
- make sure equipment meets regulations
- give advice on suitable equipment, such as computer servers, and costs
- supervise the installation and use of telecommunications equipment
- provide training for users of new equipment
- prepare and present reports and proposals.
Physical Requirements
Telecommunications engineers need to:
- have normal colour vision to distinguish between different circuits and cables
- have steady hands
- be comfortable working in confined spaces or at heights.
Useful Experience
Useful experience for telecommunications engineers includes:
- engineering
- computing
- telecommunications work.
Personal Qualities
Telecommunications engineers need to be:
- logical, critical thinkers
- good at problem solving and decision making
- good at spoken and written communication
- disciplined, patient and well organised
- able to make good judgements and work well under pressure.
Useful Experience
Useful experience for telecommunications engineers includes:
- engineering
- computing
- telecommunications work.
Subject Recommendations
NCEA Level 3 is required to enter tertiary training. Useful subjects include maths, physics and digital technologies.
Telecommunications Engineers can earn around $60K-$65K per year per year.
Chances of getting a job as a Telecommunications Engineer are good due to a shortage of people interested in this type of work.
Telecommunications engineers may progress into managerial roles.
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