A telecommunication engineer is responsible for designing and overseeing the installation of telecommunications equipment and facilities, such as complex electronic switching systems, and other plain old telephone service facilities, optical fiber cabling, IP networks, and microwave transmission systems
Telecommunications engineers: usually work regular business hours, but may also work evenings and weekends, and be on call. work in offices and laboratories, and inside or outside at work sites. may work at heights, in confined spaces, and in dirty or dusty conditions.
A person working as a Telecommunications Engineer in Kenya typically earns around Ksh136,000 per month. Salaries range from Ksh66,600 (lowest) to Ksh212,000 (highest).
Engineering is one of those fields that generate new employment opportunities due to constant and rapid changes in technology, computer science, wireless networks, and communication systems. Because of these ongoing changes, telecommunications engineers will be in demand for research and development activities that advance new communications innovations.
Telecommunications engineers typically have bachelor’s degrees in electrical or electronics engineering. Programs that have been approved by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) may be especially useful. New hires work under the supervision of senior-level professionals before becoming lead engineers with their own projects. Students who have earned a Professional Engineer (PE) credential may enjoy the advantage in the job market.
