Telecommunications engineer
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Work environment
- Usually work regular business hours but may work weekends and evenings or be on call
- Usually work in offices or work sites, and may travel locally
- May work at heights or in dirty or dusty conditions
- Need to be practical, accurate and identify and solve problems
Salary information
Typical tasks
- Build, test and repair equipment
- Create computer system security policies
- Train users of new equipment
- Research new technologies and methods
- Work with others on projects
- Keep up with industry trends
- Plan resources for information technology projects
- Analyse project data
- Write operational documents
- Develop disaster recovery plans
Outlook
The telecommunications industry is being shaped by continued investment in fibre networks, 5G technologies, cloud-based systems and growing demand for reliable connectivity. New Zealand’s digital infrastructure upgrades reflect global trends toward smarter networks, connected devices and increased data use. Telecommunications engineers will continue to play a role in developing and maintaining the systems that support communication, business and emerging technologies.
What employers and industry want in graduates
- Strong analytical and technical thinking
- Understanding of telecommunications and networking systems
- Problem-solving skills
- Attention to safety and reliability standards
- Ability to work with new and evolving technologies
- Communication and teamwork skills
AUT programmes
- Networks and Cybersecurity Major - Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
The above is a suggestion only and a starting point. You may need to meet other criteria or take additional steps to work in this career.
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