Wired Telecommunications Engineer
ゆうせんでんきつうしんぎじゅつしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Technical job involving the design, installation, maintenance, and testing of wired communication facilities such as telephone lines, LAN cables, and optical fibers.
Description
Wired telecommunications engineers lay communication cables such as telephone lines, optical fiber cables, and LAN, and specialize in installing, wiring, testing, and maintaining communication equipment. They handle on-site wiring work, inspection and adjustment of signal quality, diagnosis and repair during failures, periodic inspections, and upgrades to communication equipment. Required skills include reading construction drawings, planning cable routes, using tools and measuring instruments, and complying with construction safety.
Future Outlook
Demand will continue steadily with the expansion of optical fiber networks and the spread of IoT. Efficiency will improve with the introduction of automatic measurement and remote monitoring technologies.
Personality Traits
Flexible and Adaptable / Good Team Player / Polite and Courteous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Technician (Field Worker) → Chief Engineer → Construction Manager/Site Supervisor → Project Manager → Telecommunications Equipment Design Engineer
Required Skills
Blueprint Reading / Cable Laying Skills / Communication Equipment Testing / Safety Management / Test and Measurement Equipment Operation / Wiring Construction
Recommended Skills
Electrical Construction / Network Fundamentals / Optical Fiber Communications / Project Management Basics
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Logical analytical skills are required for identifying fault causes and evaluating transmission quality. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Communication failures are likely to occur due to cable wiring or connection errors. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | There is a lot of work outdoors and at heights, requiring physical stamina. |
| Planning & Organization | Planning construction schedules and wiring routes is important. |
| Problem Solving | Rapid identification of causes and countermeasures are essential when troubles occur on site. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Work is mainly based on manuals and standards, so high creativity is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Chief Telecommunications Engineer
- First-Class Electrical Contractor
- Second-Class Electrical Contractor
- Works Foreman (AI·DD Comprehensive Category)
Aliases
- Cable Communications Engineer
- Wired Communications Engineer
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