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Telecommunications Network Engineer

OFO Code: 215303

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

OFO code
215303
Occupation
Telecommunications Network Engineer
Classification
OFO 2021
Major group
PROFESSIONALS
Unit group
2153 · Telecommunications Engineers

Official description
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.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Communications Consultant, Telecommunications Specialist, Communications Specialist (ICT), Telecommunications Consultant, Telecommunications Network Planner

  • Designing and developing signal processing algorithms and implementing these through appropriate choice of hardware and software
  • Researching and advising on telecommunications equipment
  • Designing telecommunications networks and radio and television distribution systems, including both cable and over the air
  • Specifying production or installation methods, materials, quality and safety standards and directing production or installation work of telecommunications products and systems
  • Planning and designing communications networks based on wired, fibre optical and wireless communication media
  • Organizing and directing maintenance and repair of existing telecommunication systems, motors and equipment
  • Advising on and designing telecommunications devices or components, systems, equipment and distribution centres

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