# Telecommunications Engineering Specialists > Design or configure wired, wireless, and satellite communications systems for voice, video, and data services. Supervise installation, service, and maintenance. - Code: 15-1241.01 (O*NET-SOC; SOC 2018 15-1241) - Family: [Computer & Mathematical](https://foundation.org.ai/occupations#family-15), one of its 38 occupations - Tasks: 26 tasks (21 core and 5 supplemental) - Page: https://foundation.org.ai/occupations/15-1241.01 - JSON: https://foundation.org.ai/data/tasks/15-1241.01.json ## What the work is made of 1. Consult with users, administrators, and engineers to identify business and technical requirements for proposed system modifications or technology purchases. Core task · Task 16080 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 2. Implement system renovation projects in collaboration with technical staff, engineering consultants, installers, and vendors. Core task · Task 16073 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 3. Keep abreast of changes in industry practices and emerging telecommunications technology by reviewing current literature, talking with colleagues, participating in educational programs, attending meetings or workshops, or participating in professional organizations or conferences. Core task · Task 16058 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 4. Review and evaluate requests from engineers, managers, and technicians for system modifications. Core task · Task 16063 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 5. Assess existing facilities' needs for new or modified telecommunications systems. Core task · Task 16082 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 6. Develop, maintain, or implement telecommunications disaster recovery plans to ensure business continuity. Core task · Task 16060 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 7. Communicate with telecommunications vendors to obtain pricing and technical specifications for available hardware, software, or services. Core task · Task 16081 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 8. Inspect sites to determine physical configuration, such as device locations and conduit pathways. Core task · Task 16072 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 9. Document procedures for hardware and software installation and use. Core task · Task 16078 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 10. Install, or coordinate installation of, new or modified hardware, software, or programming modules of telecommunications systems. Core task · Task 16083 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 11. Instruct in use of voice, video, and data communications systems. Core task · Task 20366 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 12. Implement or perform preventive maintenance, backup, or recovery procedures. Core task · Task 16074 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 13. Prepare purchase requisitions for computer hardware and software, networking and telecommunications equipment, test equipment, cabling, or tools. Core task · Task 16066 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 14. Document technical specifications and operating standards for telecommunications equipment. Core task · Task 16077 · Rated by 20 occupational experts, August 2020 15. Provide user support by diagnosing network and device problems and implementing technical or procedural solutions. Core task · Task 16064 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 16. Document user support activity, such as system problems, corrective actions, resolution status, and completed equipment installations. Core task · Task 16076 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 17. Estimate costs for system or component implementation and operation. Core task · Task 16059 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 18. Order or maintain inventory of telecommunications equipment for customer premises equipment (CPE), facilities, access networks, or backbone networks. Core task · Task 20365 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 19. Work with personnel and facilities management staff to install, remove, or relocate user connectivity equipment and devices. Core task · Task 16079 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 20. Use computer-aided design (CAD) software to prepare or evaluate network diagrams, floor plans, or site configurations for existing facilities, renovations, or new systems. Core task · Task 16067 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 21. Prepare system activity and performance reports. Core task · Task 16065 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 22. Implement controls to provide security for operating systems, software, and data. Supplemental task · Task 16075 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 23. Manage user access to systems and equipment through account management and password administration. Supplemental task · Task 16070 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 24. Test and evaluate hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, or compatibility with existing systems. Supplemental task · Task 16061 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 25. Monitor and analyze system performance, such as network traffic, security, and capacity. Supplemental task · Task 16069 · Rated by 21 occupational experts, August 2020 26. Supervise maintenance of telecommunications equipment. 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