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Overview
Telecommunications engineering technicians install, maintain and monitor systems that carry voice and data, including telephone, video conferencing, computer and voicemail services.
In job descriptions, look for telecommunication systems, ICT communications protocols, electronic measuring instruments, system testing, firmware upgrades, security, user support and work on equipment research or development.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Telecommunications engineering technicians work around live communication systems. A role can involve installing equipment, checking telephone or video systems, monitoring data and voice services, tracing faults, documenting changes and supporting users when a connection, device or service behaves unexpectedly.
Skills and specializations
Strong roles combine telecom fundamentals with practical electronics and ICT operations. Look for communications protocols, microwave or analog electronics, electronic measuring instruments, firmware upgrades, system testing, security handling and the ability to read technical texts before changing network or telephony equipment.
Salary context
Salary positioning usually follows the systems handled and the level of independent troubleshooting. Work on critical telephony, secure communication systems, testing, integration or research support may be evaluated differently from routine monitoring and user support roles.
Career paths
A technician can deepen into network operations, telecom equipment testing, field service, system integration, security-focused support or ICT infrastructure roles. Experience with measuring instruments, change control and communication protocols can also support movement toward engineering support or network specialist work.
Good to know
Check whether the vacancy is mainly field installation, operations monitoring, user support, repair, system testing or development support. Also note whether it names telephone exchanges, video systems, firmware, security, scripting or supplier equipment, since these details shape daily work.
Editorial note
This guide gives editorial career context for this occupation. It is not official labour-market statistics or salary data.
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O*NET relationships
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O*NET relationships: 3
Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
49-2022.00
Close relationship
The occupations are closely related, but the official mapping does not treat them as exact equivalents.
Open in O*NETRadio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers
49-2021.00
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
Open in O*NETTelecommunications Engineering Specialists
15-1241.01
O*NET occupation is broader
The O*NET occupation covers a broader field of work than this ESCO occupation.
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Relationship direction: O*NET occupation to ESCO occupation.
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
Telecommunications engineering technicians (3522)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/d84bf1d7-ef99-40c4-a407-3791d6531b44 |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 3522.1 |
| ISCO group | 3522 |
| Concept type | Occupation |