What are the educational requirements for a telecommunications engineer?

The educational requirements to be a telecommunications engineer can include a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or certification as a professional engineer. However, the requirements to be hired as a telecommunications engineer differ by company.

A telecommunications engineer is a person who designs or installs the equipment that is used to make wired and cellular phone calls, watch cable and access the Internet. Jobs in this industry are available through phone companies, consulting firms and government agencies. Telecommunications engineers are encouraged to stay current on technology and policies that pertain to the industry and company for which they are working.