Cable communications engineer.

This professional is responsible for designing and fine-tuning cable communications systems. Cable transmission has bandwidth that makes it possible to transmit telephony and data at great speed; this is why it is especially useful in the case of the Internet and digital television, both in coaxial cable and fibre optic infrastructures, as well as through copper wire in certain conditions. The cable communications technician is responsible for adapting the different electronic, optical, electrical and wiring elements for installations and for ensuring compliance with the security measures in current regulations. It is important to highlight that these installations, both in their infrastructure and subsystems, must comply with the regulations regarding the use of the public highway and security.

• Design the cable communication projects: adapt the design of the facilities to the urban development regulations in force in the municipality where the facility is being built, together with architects or civil construction managers. Write the description of the job and the works with regard to their basic characteristics and the area of influence.
• Prepare the documentation required by the Generalitat regarding applicable legislation related to administrative contracting. This task primarily involves writing the descriptive report, which must include the needs to be met and all other types of factors that must also be taken into account.
• Study the feasibility and use of the system's links and channels.
• Carry out the analysis and draw up the respective safety report.
• Conduct the environmental impact study.
• Create the proposal of the operation regulations, which must include the self-protection plan for emergency situations, as well as the rest of the possible circumstances set forth by the regulations.
• Oversee the carrying out of the project, with the Project Manager's supervision, and its follow-up.

Regulated training and graduates

• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes de telecomunicació
• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes electrònics
• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes TIC
• Grau: Enginyeria de sistemes i serveis de telecomunicacions
• Grau: Enginyeria de xarxes de telecomunicació
• Grau: Enginyeria telemàtica

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Orientation within reach: Level 3

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Analytical thought: Level 3

Conceptual thought: Level 1

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Initiative: Level 3

New technologies

People who show an interest in this field are motivated by the development and advanced use of new technologies in any of their applications (software, hardware, telecommunications) from an innovative perspective and in accordance with the continuous updates of technologies, programmes and equipment that appear on the market. The design, installation, management and maintenance of computer systems and new technologies are activities specific to this field.

Technician

People who show an interest in the technical field find fulfilment in carrying out activities related to the design and manufacture of objects, machines, vehicles and/or infrastructures. These activities require the application of scientific and technical knowledge (laws of physics, calculations and mathematical formulas, properties of the materials, etc). Creativity is also necessary when coming up with optimal solutions for the functional requirements of the products to be designed. Therefore, the pragmatic application of scientific knowledge in order to develop solutions for the benefit of human beings is the main function of occupations in the technical field.

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• Work hours

  Full-time

• Salary

  It varies between 22.636 and 34.798 euros (gross) a year, based on experience. Median: 28.066 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Technician