Job Title:
Telecommunications engineers
Job Description:
Research, design, develop, test, commission or supervise the manufacture, installation, modification, augmentation and/or maintenance of telecommunications systems including materials, products and processes for commercial, industrial, military, domestic and/or scientific use.
Summary:
Telecommunications engineers conduct research and advise on, design, and direct the construction functioning, maintenance and repair of telecommunication systems and equipment. They study and advise on technological aspects of telecommunication engineering materials, products or processes.
Tasks:
Job activities and tasks include:
- advising on and designing telecommunications devices or components, systems, equipment and distribution centres
- specifying production or installation methods, materials, quality and safety standards and directing production or installation work of telecommunications products and systems
- organizing and directing maintenance and repair of existing telecommunication systems, motors and equipment
- researching and advising on telecommunications equipment
- planning and designing communications networks based on wired, fibre optical and wireless communication media
- designing and developing signal processing algorithms and implementing these through appropriate choice of hardware and software
- designing telecommunications networks and radio and television distribution systems, including both cable and over the air
Knowledge:
Advanced specialized knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
Specialized knowledge of analyzing, planning, managing and establishing ideas, policies, strategies, projections and/or conditions in the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
Advanced knowledge of research principles and methods
Advanced knowledge of high level governance of systems, processes and procedures including legislative, regulatory, standards, codes and conventions
Higher knowledge of recent developments in the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
Higher knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in management, economics, finance, statistics and fiscal disciplines related to the field of work and/or professional practice
Higher knowledge of political, government, legislative and regulatory systems related to the field of work
Higher knowledge of laws, regulations, standards codes and conventions of the UAE and specific Emirates related to the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice and more general subjects including OHSE and cultural understanding and awareness
Higher knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in sensitively recognizing and responding to the management of highly complex ethical issues
Leverage information technology, executive information systems, management techniques and tools for optimal field of work performance and/or professional practice
Higher skills in research, analysis, consultation and synthesis of information to evaluate ideas, policies, strategies, projections and/or conditions and generate recommendations and/or relevant alternatives
Manage advanced relationships and coordinate related activities of respective stakeholders
Advanced skills and experience in high level policy analysis, formulation and research, plus strategic planning in sensitive and confidential environment
Develop abstract concepts and convey strategic indications from the spectrum of development experience
Higher negotiation cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills
Use of information, tools, resources to support high-level and complex work achievement
Work sensitively and effectively in a multi-cultural environment
Work with others to develop creative solutions to complex unpredictable and/or abstract problems
Communicate with influence, and a proven record of developing and maintaining effective partnerships across an organization and with diverse external clients and other key stakeholders
Highly developed advanced oral and written communication, interpersonal and representational skills, and a proven ability to use these skills to prepare and present clear, concise, high quality advice
Highly developed leadership and effective management skills, with capacity to initiate, implement and sustain improvements within a team environment, as well as the ability to work flexibly and cooperatively as a member of a team
Personal drive and integrity, the ability to self-manage and the capacity to identify and effectively manage risks associated with change, as well recognize and implement ethical standards to highly complex ethical issues
Achieving results within tight timelines, and capacity to set and implement new policy directions
Highly developed higher organizational skills, including the ability to manage priorities and meet tight deadlines.
Work Context:
Work with senior administrators, peer engineers (civil, mechanical, electrical, electronic and/or computer scientists) and various workers in the business, building and construction, fabrication and manufacturing industries. They advise employers, associates or clients and consult with scientists, industrial designers, contractors, engineering consulting companies and architects.
Education:
Bachelor degree in telecommunications engineering, network engineering or relevant discipline, higher qualification or equivalent.
Required Work Experience:
Probable Employers:
Etisalat, Du, Atlas Telecom
Occupational Size:
More than 5,000 and less than 30,000
Expected Earnings:
Higher than the industry average
Alternate Titles:
Examples of job titles:
Broadcast engineer - Telecommunications engineer - Telecommunications engineering technologist
Examples of some related occupations:
Electronics engineer - Communications engineer - Production Manager (Manufacturing)
International Careers(ISCO):
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Source Of Info:
Occupations and Careers Handbook for UAE Nationals(Copyright NQA ). Referenced from New York University, Abu Dhabhi
