All about the profession of a communications engineer

In the modern world, the technological process is developing rapidly, the need for new professions is growing. Therefore, there is an urgent need for professionals who know their job. Such a profession as a communications engineer is no longer associated only with telephone cables and installation work. Her responsibilities and tasks have changed a lot, as the work is connected with new equipment and modern technologies. You should learn more about this interesting profession.

This profession arose at the end of the 19th century, when telephone exchanges appeared. The duties of the specialists included the provision and construction of new lines, the organization of trouble-free operation of the equipment. Now this area of ​​service has a huge number of different specialties, one of the most important and necessary is a modern communications engineer.

A leading expert in this field must apply a large amount of knowledge in working with telecommunications and radio navigation, as well as in radar. The state professional standard and the ECTS directory contain the characteristics of the qualifications of the employee, determine his labor functions, the necessary knowledge and skills. Since information systems are very often replenished with innovations, a specialist in this industry must constantly increase his stock of knowledge.

The definition of "communication" is very ambiguous, it covers the worldwide network, telephone and wireless communications, satellite dishes, IP-telephony and local networks.A specialist must maintain all this equipment and ensure its trouble-free operation, install line-cable structures and connections, connect and create local networks, install satellite dishes and conduct the Internet. The proliferation of Internet systems, satellite television and mobile communications makes this profession very popular, because users often need wireless communication and the Internet, so they often turn to specialists in this profession.

All duties of a representative of this specialty are established in the job description, with which the employee will be familiarized when applying for work.

• He must control all professional equipment, install cable equipment, connect user stations, check and ensure their adjustment, keeping them in working order.
• Develop annual plans for the repair and replacement of technical equipment. Accept and consider complaints about malfunctions of the technical equipment assigned to it, take measures to eliminate breakdowns and analyze the causes of their occurrence.
• The communications engineer is directly involved in the introduction of new equipment into operation, draws up applications for the necessary spare parts and consumables, participates in the development of planned measures to improve the operation of communications equipment and its effective use, to prevent downtime. Conducts safety briefing and industrial briefing of his subordinates, complies with the requirements of labor legislation.
• It is obligatory to keep records of the health of the equipment, as well as its damage and the reasons for their occurrence. The engineer develops and implements measures to prevent malfunctions, is directly involved in the development of technical specifications and the design of telecommunication facilities.

Responsibility and attentiveness are very important features for specialists in this field. After all, you have to work not only with equipment, but also with people. A communications engineer must be stress-resistant, must be able to find a common language with the team, share his experience with them, be able to react quickly and make decisions in critical situations.

Working in small organizations, a communications engineer should be a versatile person, since the staff of his department is very limited, and he will be required to have maximum knowledge of all the subtleties from connecting IP networks to decoding drawings and diagrams. He bears a great responsibility, which is provided for in the job description. He is responsible for non-compliance with the internal labor regulations.

To qualify for a good job in the telecommunications industry, you need to get a college degree. For this, such specialties as "Telecommunications and Communication Systems", "Television, Radio Communication and Radio Broadcasting" are suitable. Many institutions work directly with companies that provide communication services. They send their best students to these businesses for internships. Therefore, the most gifted students already in the third or fourth year find a permanent job through practical training.

Students study in depth mathematical analysis, programming and other technical disciplines, a lot of time is devoted to the study of communication theory. Employers willingly invite graduates of faculties related to radio engineering and telecommunications to work.

For example, at the Modern Science and Technology Academy, you can take retraining courses that last 3.5 months... Research University Higher School of Economics invites students to the Faculty of Infocommunication Technologies and Communication Systems. Many other universities in Russia invite young people to study both full-time and part-time, where there is an opportunity to study on a budgetary basis. A specialist who graduated from one of these universities should be constantly interested in new products in the field of communications, communicate with more experienced colleagues and receive knowledge from them, which he can then apply in practice.

A specialist with a higher education can count on a job with a high salary. Even without seniority, graduates can work fruitfully in telecommunications organizations, where they will be offered a job as a cellular operator. Today there are a lot of such companies, so young specialists will not have to look for a job for a long time. Newbies try to fulfill all the tasks of the employer. At first, they will be supervised by experienced staff who help them gain experience and skills in the profession. To do this, you need to show initiative and strive for self-development. Only with the acquisition of special skills and work experience can one apply for a more paid job, as well as for career growth.

Usually they are looking for a specialist with at least 3 years of experience who will be involved in the installation and start-up of telecommunications equipment, administration of maintenance control systems, testing channels and measuring them, and preparing all design documentation.

Large companies that specialize in the provision of Internet services to the population and enterprises constantly require communications engineers who will deal with the connection of television, phones and the Internet, travel as part of a team to the subscriber, configure and connect network equipment, carry out installation work and installation of fiber-optic communication lines.

The level of payment depends on the population of the region and the companies that are located in the region. The larger the city, the more people need representatives of this profession. For example, Moscow has the highest salaries, as well as St. Petersburg. An experienced specialist can receive from 20,000 to 40,000 rubles. per month. In St. Petersburg, without work experience, you can earn from 20,000 to 25,000 rubles. depending on the size of the company and the employer's requests. On average, in Russia, you can find a job with a salary of 30 to 100 thousand rubles.