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Telecommunications Engineers

Descriptions & Duties

  • Telecommunications Engineers set up, design, and monitor production of the functioning, maintenance and repairs of telecommunication systems and equipment. They study and advise on technological aspects of telecommunication engineering materials, products or processes.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Telecommunication system knowledge and skills

Telecommunications Engineers design and develop complex telecommunications devices and systems. They must be able to keep track of multiple design elements and technical characteristics when performing these tasks.

Troubleshooting knowledge and skills

Telecommunications Engineers must be able to identify problems and resolve them within the shortest possible time.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • Normally have a bachelor's degree in telecommunications, electronics, computer science, or related disciplines.  Holders of relevant higher diplomas can articulate to related degree programmes.

Professional qualification

  • Corporate members of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) in Information Discipline, or equivalent

Experience

  • 4 to 6 years of working experience in telecommunication field

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $20,000-$40,000

Monthly Salary $20,000-$50,000

Monthly Salary $30,000-$70,000

Monthly Salary $50,000-$110,000

Government Sector

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 18-27

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 32-44

Monthly Salary Master Pay Scale Point 45-49

Monthly Salary Directorate Pay Scale Point 1

*For more details on Civil Service Pay Scales, please visit website of the Civil Service Bureau.
http://www.csb.gov.hk/english/admin/pay/952.html

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Telecommunications Engineers typically work indoors in radio, television, movie, or recording studios. However, they may work outdoors or visit sites to observe a problem.

Tools

  • Cable splicing kits - Fiber optic cable splicers; Fiber optic fusion splicers
  • Circuit tester - Circuit testers; Continuity testers
  • Fiber optic fault locators
  • Frequency analysers - Spectrum analysers
  • Network analysers - Cable analysers; Local area network LAN analysers

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