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As of Jun 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for trainee telecommunications engineer in the United States is $48.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.22 and $58.89 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Trainee Telecommunications Engineer is an entry-level role where individuals gain hands-on experience in the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of telecom networks and systems. They typically work under the supervision of senior engineers to learn about fiber optics, network infrastructure, and communication technologies. The role often includes fieldwork, technical training, and certifications to develop expertise in the industry. Over time, trainees progress to more advanced engineering roles with increased responsibilities.

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To excel as a Trainee Telecommunications Engineer, you need a solid understanding of electronics, networking fundamentals, and telecommunications principles, typically backed by a relevant engineering degree or diploma. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as network analyzers, RF testing equipment, and certification in Cisco or CompTIA Network+ can be advantageous. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective teamwork and communication skills help you stand out in this position. These skills are essential to ensure reliable network performance, meet project deadlines, and collaborate efficiently with cross-functional teams.

What are some typical duties and responsibilities of a Trainee Telecommunications Engineer?

As a Trainee Telecommunications Engineer, you will assist in installing, configuring, and maintaining telecommunications systems such as voice and data networks, fiber optic lines, and wireless equipment. Your daily activities may involve site surveys, troubleshooting connectivity issues, running diagnostic tests, and documenting system configurations. You'll often work as part of a team, collaborating closely with senior engineers, field technicians, and other IT professionals. Gaining hands-on experience with real-world systems is a key part of the role, providing a strong foundation for future advancement within the telecom industry.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Telecommunications Engineer job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 91% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 87% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,702 per year, or $48.4 per hour.
Student Trainee (General Engineering)

Student Trainee (General Engineering)

US Department of Commerce

Boulder, CO • On-site

$45K/yr

Other

Posted 19 days ago

U.S. Department Of Commerce rating

8.9

Company rating: 8.9 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

73rd of 657 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

This vacancy is for a Student Trainee (General Engineering) in the National Telecommunications and Information Administration within the Department of Commerce. The NTIA is seeking innovative Pathways Interns to work full-time or part-time (up to 20 hours per week) while attending school. The Pathways Internship Program provides students, from high school to graduate level, with opportunities to work and explore Federal careers while still in school and getting paid for work performed.Qualifications:

Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. This experience need not have been in the federal government.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies; knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

To qualify, the candidate must:

  • Be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment.
  • Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a student on at least a half-time schedule at a qualifying educational institution in a certificate, degree, or diploma program. Qualifying Educational Institutions are any of the following: 1) A public high school whose curriculum has been approved by a State or local governing body; 2) A private school that provides secondary education as determined under State law; 3) A home school that is allowed to operate in a State; 4) Any of the following educational institutions or curricula that have been accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education: A technical or vocational school; a 2-year or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g. law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum.
  • If selected, must sign Student Pathways Program Agreement and provide official transcript at the time of appointment and at the end of each academic term to ensure eligibility. Your college transcript is used to verify successful completion of degree, or college course work. Official transcripts will be required before you can report to duty.


To qualify at the GS-05 grade level you must possess one of the following:
EDUCATION: Completion of 4 academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree in engineering or a related field.
OR
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-04 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as:

  • Collecting engineering testing data; AND
  • Developing basic functions in MATLAB or Python; AND
  • Participating in research.


-OR-
COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:There is a positive education requirement for this position. Transcripts are required.
See Qualifications Above.
NOTE: Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You MUST provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.Employment Type: OTHER

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