Telecommunications Engineering

Telecommunication Engineers are involved in the planning, designing, commissioning and monitoring complex telecommunications networks and associated broadcasting equipment.

A Telecommunication Engineer in the Rail Industry can be expected to be involved with and manage a whole range of communication technology projects with networks and systems. These include, but are not limited to

Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) Systems
Older analogue systems
Long Line Digitised Voice Announcements (LLDVA)
Station Passenger Information
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV)
Wide Area Networks (WAN)
Mobile Radio which is used within train communications between the driver and the signaller

Given that Telecommunications is such an important aspect of the Railways there are many career opportunities within Australia. Career opportunities range from Communications Planning, Designing and Maintenance through to Construction and Project Management and Signalling.