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Telecommunications Engineering Specialists
District Of Columbia

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Design or configure voice, video, and data communications systems. Supervise installation and post-installation service and maintenance.

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Currently Employed: 3,104

Yearly Projected Openings: 160

Typical Hourly Wage: $38.79 - $56.55

Typical Annual Salary: $80,700 - $117,600

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: 1 to 5 years

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: None

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Tools:
  • Power meters
  • Screwdrivers
  • Stripping tools
  • Trenching machines
  • Voltage or current meters

Technology:
  • Access software
  • Backup or archival software
  • Requirements analysis and system architecture software
  • Spreadsheet software
  • Word processing software