About two centuries there is one profession in demand in the field of transport - an engineer of communications. From this article you will find out who it is and what it does, how to become a specialist.
The topic will be interesting not only to high school students and graduates, but also to those who wish to learn more about such specialists.
Who is a communications engineer?
First you need to understand the term “communication paths”. This phrase means transport, ways and roads along which the equipment moves. But at present, however, as in past centuries, the phrase belongs to the railway. Even Russian institutes of railway engineers are increasingly training future railway workers, as well as builders of various facilities - civil and industrial.
Let's briefly list what faculties / departments there are in railway universities, so that it becomes clear in what areas graduates can work:
- locomotives;
- wagons;
- power supply;
- ways;
- bridges and tunnels;
- construction of buildings and structures;
- alarm, centralization and communication;
- organization of transportation; railway management;
- safety in the technosphere;
- special transport equipment.
To become a good specialist and love your job, you need to take the choice seriously, familiarize yourself with the future profession in advance. And now briefly consider each of these areas.
Field of activity (industry)
To work with electric locomotives, diesel locomotives and subway trains, as well as motor rolling stock, you should choose a specialty related to locomotives. An engineer can be both a constructor / designer of advanced rolling stock, locomotives, and a depot worker, where the described transport equipment is serviced.
They are slightly different, but almost the same tasks are carried out by engineers designing or servicing freight and passenger cars. As a rule, it is advisable for a specialist to choose a specific area: freight or passenger transportation.
You can sometimes see a job as a communications engineer in the field of power supply. The specialist should be well versed in electrical engineering, complex electrical circuits, and also use devices to measure network parameters. In addition, the designer must have a good understanding of how to build electrified lines so that they are reliable, durable and safe.
The construction of railways is not complete without engineering calculations, the choice of terrain, and the study of the landscape. The same can be said about those who build bridges and tunnels, buildings and structures. Therefore, in the work, the engineers of the railways of all three of these industries should be well aware of the mechanics, sopromat, and be able to solve complex problems. After all, it depends on them how long the bridges, tracks or tunnels will stand. It is on them that the health and life of each employee, passenger, using these objects during their trip depends. In addition, the strength of buildings and structures is also the merit of a competent engineer.
Signaling, centralization and communication is a field in the railway that is engaged in the installation, maintenance and repair of special equipment for radio communications control, traffic lights, rail circuits, automatic blocking devices and so on. The specialist must understand not only the electrician, but also the electronics, the radio equipment.
Organization of transportation and management is mainly dispatch work, which includes, first of all, train schedules. A person should be able to make a rational and economically feasible schedule.
Safety in the technosphere or environmental safety exists in order to control emissions into the environment from railway enterprises, stations and hauls. In addition, an engineer can work at a depot or plant in order to train personnel in safety procedures, as well as monitor the status of workplaces in production.
Special transport equipment - restoration facilities, construction cranes, utility trains. The engineer of communications in this case should understand what benefit the unit of equipment he designs will bring, what functions will perform.
How to become one?
To become an engineer of communications, in Moscow or another large city, you can enter a university of communications or a branch at a similar university.
A future specialist is required to know physics and mathematics well, to be literate, to be able to express his thoughts. Applicants should bring to the selection committee the results of the exam in mathematics, the Russian language and physics. The points for these subjects must be high in order to successfully enter a budget place.
It should be prepared for the fact that all the time of training (about 5-6 years) will have to be devoted to an in-depth study of technical sciences. In addition, you will need to be able to develop projects, schemes and drawings.
Back in the 19th century, the railway institute was called the corps of railway engineers. Currently, the name of the leading university is constantly changing, but the abbreviation MIIT (Moscow Institute of Transport Engineers) remains unchanged .
What should I know?
It is not enough just to know physics and mathematics well, you need to be able to understand your work. For example, a railroad engineer in the “Wagons” specialty should understand how the wagon is designed, know where which elements are located and what they are for.
The manager is obliged to draw up a train schedule in such a way as to ensure uninterrupted operation on the railway network and create economic benefits.
Thus, upon admission to the university it is advisable to talk with specialists, to ask what the work consists of. And also to understand for yourself a very important point - the medical commission, which we will talk about below.
Medical commission
The medical board is a mandatory event when applying for a job. Not only drivers, railway workers and power workers are required to have good health, but also engineers. Therefore, if the heart is healthy, there are no problems with blood pressure, hearing and a serious deviation in vision, and coordination of movement is not limited, then they will be accepted for the position.
A communications engineer regularly visits dangerous places for life and health, often communicates with junior staff, evaluates their work, and gives recommendations for improving the quality of work. That is why a medical examination is an integral part both when applying for a job and as planned (once a year or once every two years).
Who can work?
Railway engineer is a profession in demand, but, unfortunately, there may be more specialists than vacancies.
Therefore, you have to choose related posts. For example, a future master or boss needs to know his job. Therefore, it is worth agreeing to go to work as a locksmith in order to gain experience. The specialist will have an idea of the work so as to competently lead in the future. A person with higher education applies for the following positions:
- engineer;
- Chief Engineer;
- master / senior master;
- Chief.
Therefore, a specialist always has the opportunity to apply for any position in his profile.
What salary?
The salary of a communications engineer depends on the category, length of service, region, organization.
For example, in Moscow, a specialist of the first category can receive a salary of about 55 thousand rubles, while at the same time, a similar specialist in a provincial city 500 kilometers from the capital - only 20 thousand rubles.
Is there any harm in the workplace?
Many graduates think that there can be harm in the workplace. She really is:
- noise;
- electromagnetic fields;
- emission of harmful substances from transport equipment;
- potential danger both in the workshop and on the street;
- stay on the street during the performance of official duties;
- shift work schedule.
Therefore, you should undergo a medical examination. In addition, the specialist is responsible for safety at the facility.
You have learned what a communications engineer is. We hope that the article will help you understand how interesting and promising this profession is.